Disability Awareness
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence, in the models and types of disabilities and the legal and social structures and services in place to accommodate disabilities at national and community level and in the workplace. This is a classroom based course.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks. Thursday 18.45-21.45
Entry Requirements
A safe level of written and spoken English is required.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €280.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Explore various definitions of disability, to include definitions outlined in Irish legislation
• Identify different types of disabilities, to include physical disability specific learning disabilities (SP LDS), mental illness, sensorial disabilities specifically visual impairment, hearing loss and speech difficulties; Specific conditions including diabetes and epilepsy
• Outline strategies to minimise the difficulties that specific disabilities may cause for individuals
• Examine the key requirements of employers, educational institutions and providers of public services in accommodating persons with disabilities as set down in Irish Legislation.
• Public policy and strategy in relation to disability in Ireland
• Identify services available to enable persons with disabilities to access their legal rights and entitlements.
• Distinguish between the various models and approaches which are used in the education system to accommodate persons with disabilities.
• Identify barriers to disability, both environmental and attitudinal.
• Evaluate rehabilitation and support strategies that are available to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities
6N1975 Disability Awareness
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344