General Learning & Personal Development
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD) at Mary Immaculate College is a two-year programme for people with intellectual disabilities delivered in an inclusive third level setting.
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
Prospective entrants must:
Be 18 years of age on enrolment
Have been identified as having an intellectual disability from birth or early years
Have a commitment to ongoing learning and personal development
Have three or more Level 3 FETAC Minor Awards (including Literacy/ Communication and, preferably, Numeracy), or equivalent
Further information
Fees: €1,500
Completed applications should be sent by post to:
Jennifer Ryan
Education Office
Mary Immaculate College
South Circular Road
Limerick
Contact Jennifer Ryan (Jennifer.Ryan@mic.ul.ie) if you want to receive a hard copy of the form sent to you by post.
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD) at Mary Immaculate College is a two-year programme for people with intellectual disabilities delivered in an inclusive third level setting. This course is devoted to the academic learning, personal growth and career development prospects of the student. The full development of each student’s potential, dignity and self-worth is embraced.
Cert. in General Learning & Personal Development
This two-year lifelong learning programme is for people with intellectual disabilities.
Aims & Objectives
To promote lifelong learning for individuals
To promote inclusion in the third level environment
To develop skills for modern society
To develop social skills through peer interaction
To enhance individual employability
To develop full citizenship and self determination
To broaden horizons for individual learners
To fulfil the personal educational interests of individuals
Core Values
A belief in the capacity of individuals to self-actualise
A respect for the contribution and value of different types of student learners
A belief in the right of every individual to access third level education
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development is about re-imagining and re-thinking education and learning outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities, by providing an opportunity to study in a third-level college.
Sectoral Partners
Brothers of Charity
Enable Ireland
St Cronan’s Association
St Joseph’s Foundation
Programme Content
The central objective of the Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development, is to provide a pathway to third level education which empowers adults with an intellectual disability to achieve their educational and employment goals. Linked to the NFQ, this accredited Level 4 certificate programme, offers a progression route to further education and training options. The initiative aims to build capacity among learners and enable them to develop the skills required to become independent citizens.
Over the course of the programme students have the opportunity to undertake the following modules:
Interpersonal Communications Skills
Social Studies
Creative Art Appreciation
Mathematics & Financial Management [ 1 & 2]
Information Communication Technology
Career Development
Research & Study Skills Development
Work Placement
Structure of CGLPD Programme
The two-year certificate programme is organised around modules and transferrable skills
Contact
Dr Órla Slattery, Programme Coordinator
T: +353 61 774757
E: Orla.Slattery@mic.ul.ie