It has become increasingly important for organisations to foster employee wellbeing. The promotion of wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. Good health and wellbeing can be a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. There's now a much broader understanding and application of holistic health and well-being approaches in many workplaces.
The programme will be delivered using lectures; problem-based learning; Learners will work independently, autonomously and also, in teams engaging in practice that is underpinned by theory, case study and best professional practice. Learners will be assessed on their ability to identify and offer solutions regarding issues pertaining to Workplace Wellbeing. With its virtual learning environment and use of collaborate (distance learning option), the learner will predominately use SETU Carlow's Blackboard VLE to complete all lessons.
Learners will be exposed to content on employee health and wellbeing, legislation that relates to employee health and wellbeing, the role and importance of the physical environment, communication, workplace stress, record keeping and the impact of technology on the workplace.
HCI Funding
Please note that this programme is eligible for funding for eligible applicants. Microcredentials are short courses that can range from 1 credit up to 30 credits. The government’s Human Capital Initiative (HCI) programme has subsidised the micro-credentials listed below for 2024/25 which have all been developed through one of SETU HCI Pillar 3 Projects.
The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy, under the HCI Pillar 3, offers a subsidy rate of 50 per cent for this specific case. In order to be eligible for the subsidised rate all applicants are required to meet the same eligibility as for Springboard+ / HCI Pillar 1 courses - please see springboardcourses.ie/eligibility or click into the application process below - on the for more information on the eligibility criteria.
Delivery
This programme will be delievered online
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
