Practice in Social Farming

NUID UCD

University College Cork

Practice in Social Farming

5

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This Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming will help students to develop critical awareness of the key issues that impact on the everyday life of individuals with a disability and those of other marginalised groups within contemporary society. In addition, the variety of topics introduced, will equip learners with the capacity for diverging thinking and enhancing knowledge and awareness of the benefits of social farming, especially in relation to mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Not explicity stated by the provider.

Online- Classes are delivered through Microsoft Teams and all course materials will be provided on Canvas (UCC’s online learning environment). In-person farm visits will be held throughout the year.

Successful participants will receive an NFQ level 6 special purpose award in social farming support.

12 months

This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of Social Farming, which is founded on the principles of equality, social inclusion, voluntary community development and collaboration. You will learn about the history of social farming, disability, marginalised groups and the diverse strengths, challenges and conceptualisations, including the different ways in which people with a disability and other marginalised groups experience the world.