Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners
Education studies
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain essential skills in self-management, communication, health and wellbeing, and citizenship to help you participate successfully in social, cultural, family, and community situations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Self-management and participation
Demonstrate the ability to self-manage and participate in social, cultural, family/whānau, and community situations.
Communication development
Develop effective communication skills for daily and workplace situations.
Health and wellbeing
Apply practices that support personal health, wellbeing, and safety.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme supports learners with intellectual disabilities to build foundational skills for living and participating productively in Aotearoa society. Students develop self-management, social, and communication capabilities to enhance their independence and support future educational and employment opportunities. The course consists of practical learning in areas such as daily living, personal health, responsible citizenship, and workplace readiness.
Course Content
- Managing Everyday Living
- Developing Communication Skills
- Hauora (Health and Wellbeing)
- Responsible Citizenship
What you need to know first
Open entry
Attend an interview
Provide evidence of a learning disability (intellectual disability) from a psychological assessment, referral from a medical practitioner, needs assessment service, or educational provider
Must be aged 18 years or over at the programme start date
Demonstrate a level of communication in English or New Zealand Sign Language sufficient to participate
Basic literacy and numeracy assessment at interview
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Supported Living
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry level employment