Youthwork with Criminology - Youth Work
Have you an interest in and an aptitude for in working with young people? Learn about all of the pertinent challenges and issues that face young people today. This full time course which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to advance in the youth work field.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. Duration September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4. Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English..
All applicants are interviewed.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Some of our popular progression opportunities include:
Morrison’s Island Campus
QQI Advanced Psychosocial Awareness (6M2263).
MTU Cork
Social Care (MT573)
Community Development (MT575).
UCC
Youth & Community Work (CK114)
Social Science (CK102)
Criminology (CK113).
Excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrisons Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
To work as a Youth Worker a minimum of a level 7 award is required. The course is designed to provide a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to successfully advance to achieve a L7 award or higher at 3rd level. Guidance seminars and one to one guidance available on the full range of opportunities
Further information
Fees: €300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50). See Payment for details.
Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
Learners attending full-time Further Education courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Work Placement/Experience
Students undertake work placement one day a week (Wednesdays) for 15 weeks. Placement can be sourced in a variety of Youth Work settings e.g. Youth Reach, Foroige, CDYS etc. Garda vetting is an integral part of the application procedure for Work Experience.
Students are encouraged to source their own Work Placement but you will be supported by the Work Placement team should you need assistance to do this.
Understanding Youthwork - 5N1366
Working with Young People - 5N1384
Young People and Society - 5N2002
Criminology - 5N2107
Communications - 5N0690
Understanding Community Development - 5N1901
Substance Use - Issues for Youthwork - 5N2176
Work Experience - 5N1356
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS
Child Protection – This workshop is an introduction to Children First is based on Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and the Children First Act 2015. The content includes recognising and reporting child abuse, the role of mandated persons, the responsibilities of organisations working with children to safeguard children. Furthermore, learners will be informed of the role of designated liaison persons. A certificate of completion will be awarded on completion of the course.
TUSLA Children First E-Learning Programme – The Children First E-Learning programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise. The programmes include topics such as recognising and reporting child abuse, the role of mandated persons; the responsibilities of organisations working with children to safeguard children and the role of designated liaison person. When you have completed the programme, you will receive a certificate of completion directly to your email address from TUSLA.
Mindfulness (online) – This Mindfulness workshop will introduce the learner to the practice of Mindfulness as a personal resource. The topics include a better understanding of what mindfulness is, understanding how mindfulness can help us to manage stress and anxiety and learning practical tools to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion.
Introduction to GDPR – This course gives learners an overview of GDPR. The workshop examines what GDPR stands for and gives an understanding of the current data protection rules and obligations. The learners also receive information on the types of data, the terminology associated with GDPR, the penalties with breaches, storage of data and general do’s and don’ts regarding data. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion.
5M4732 - Youth work
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Youth Work 5M4732.
QQI Component Maths 5N1833 (available as option in the evening for learners requiring
Maths for progression).
Work Experience: Students will undertake work placement one day per week in a variety of community based settings e.g. social and voluntary services, family and community services and residential services, youth groups etc. Students have found placements in Foroige, Youthreach Centres, YMCA and similar environments. Garda vetting is an integral part of the application procedure for Work Experience.
Email: youthwork@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
Tel: (021) 4223 833