
Self Development
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain skills to assist you to be a productive citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand, with a qualification focused on life skills, communication, responsible citizenship, and personal development for supported learners.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Learn to self-manage participation in personal, family/whānau, and community situations.

Develop effective communication abilities for various settings.
This programme helps supported learners (with intellectual disabilities) to develop key skills for everyday living, communication, wellbeing, and responsible citizenship, supporting self-management and participation in social, cultural and community contexts. It also enables learners to pursue further education or entry-level employment.
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Must attend an interview
Evidence of learning (intellectual) disability (psychological assessment, medical practitioner, needs assessment service or educational provider referral required)



Self Development
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain skills to assist you to be a productive citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand, with a qualification focused on life skills, communication, responsible citizenship, and personal development for supported learners.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Learn to self-manage participation in personal, family/whānau, and community situations.

Develop effective communication abilities for various settings.
This programme helps supported learners (with intellectual disabilities) to develop key skills for everyday living, communication, wellbeing, and responsible citizenship, supporting self-management and participation in social, cultural and community contexts. It also enables learners to pursue further education or entry-level employment.
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Must attend an interview
Evidence of learning (intellectual) disability (psychological assessment, medical practitioner, needs assessment service or educational provider referral required)


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
NOT_SURE, Canterbury
It will take a total of 1 year
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Gain knowledge and strategies to support individual hauora (wellbeing).
Must be aged 18 years or over at the programme start date
Demonstrate communication in English or New Zealand Sign Language sufficient for participation
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
NOT_SURE, Canterbury
It will take a total of 1 year
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Gain knowledge and strategies to support individual hauora (wellbeing).
Must be aged 18 years or over at the programme start date
Demonstrate communication in English or New Zealand Sign Language sufficient for participation