Personal Development

Certificate in Personal Development Year 1 – 10 Credits each module is 5 Credits

All modules are largely beneficial for personal growth and development. They propose to build the requisite life skills required for individuals with an intellectual disability to live a good life.  

Module 1: Communication Skills

• Introduction to Communication, exploring different types of communication in different contexts.
• Understanding verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Opportunity to apply communication such as role play, workplace scenarios and simulation with interpersonal communication.
• Appropriate communication.
• Building self-confidence & self esteem.

Module 2: Physical Health and Well Being

• Body health and fitness, working through an exercise plan for fitness and physical health.
• Body and mind alignment, minding mental health as well as physical health including techniques and activities for appropriate expression of self.

Skills for life Year 2 – 10 credits will form a choice from two of the three 5 Credit Modules. 

Module 1: Arts Module (Art and Drama).

Module 2: Culinary Skills and Money Management.

Module 3: Computer Skills- Assistive Technology, Social media.
 

How we choose people for the programme. They must:

• Be a person with an intellectual disability.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be committed to attending the SETU Waterford campus two days per week throughout the academic year from September 2026.
• Be willing to develop your personal life skills and complete the work required for the programme including additional work at home.
• Fully commit to attending college two days a week (five hours a day) for the 2026/2027 academic year. Please note: attendance is part of your overall grade.
• Be able to travel independently to the SETU Waterford Campus, or have appropriate support with travel arrangements from your service provider or a family member.

While this is a standalone, special purpose award, the applicability of learning for the student enhances possibilities for employment and increased health and lifestyle outcomes as a result of undertaking study on this programme.

On successful completion of this award graduates may be considered for further Peer Facilitator roles on the Certificate in Personal Development Programme.