Programme outline
This programme is designed for people with an intellectual/learning disability who require specialised support to develop the skills and knowledge to maximise their potential. To gain increased confidence to meet their aspirations, support their life and work goals, so as to participate and contribute as a productive citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The programme runs four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) for 38 weeks, with six weeks holiday. It is delivered at both Porirua and Petone campuses and includes a mix of classroom teaching and activities outside the classroom to enhance learning.
Each week students have a community participation outing. These outings are linked to classroom topics and are designed to introduce students to various community facilities.
The programme also features weekly Adventure Based Learning trips which are used to develop team work, enhance problem solving skills and to challenge the students.
More detail about this qualification
This programme offers the following four courses
Managing everyday living
Students will develop the knowledge and skills to be able to manage daily living, set goals and participate in the community.
Health and wellness
Students will develop knowledge and skills to manage and maintain their health and wellness. Skills will be developed to enable the students to have a safe home environment and to be able to access support within the community.
Developing communication
This course develops the knowledge and skills to assist effective communication with others, give and receive information and solve everyday problems.
Responsible citizenship
This course develops knowledge and skills so students will be responsible citizens, participate in their community, understand their own culture and have a basic understanding of Tikanga Māori.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to attend an interview with tutors to identify their strengths and needs and ensure that the programme provides an appropriate pathway. The applicant may be supported by whānau and/or other nominated support people. The following points will be considered.
- The applicant’s literacy, numeracy, computer and language skills. The applicant will be asked to fill in a brief form to determine capabilities.
- The applicant’s learning or behavioural needs which might impact on programme engagement
- The applicant’s level of independence in terms of engagement in daily activities and self-care
- The applicant must be aged 18 years or over at commencement of the programme.
Special entry
An applicant who does not meet all entry requirements may be granted entry where the Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the programme.
* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $924 per year of study)
Contact the Supported Learning team
Porirua campus: Sam Cripps. Samuel.cripps@weltec.ac.nz or 027 543 3120
Petone campus: Kim Eastergaard. kim.eastergaard@weltec.ac.nz or 027 356 9920
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