Youth Studies & Community Development
A course suitable for people seeking initial training in Youth and Community Work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills. This programme is supported by City of Dublin Youth Services Board and The National Youth Council of Ireland.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
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TU792 L7 Community & Youth Development – TU Blanchardstown
MH116 L8 Community & Youth Work – NUI Maynooth
DK767 Community & Youth Work – Dundalk IT
EMPLOYMENT
Employment in a variety of local authority, charity & voluntary settings. Youth & Community roles can include family support, building youth life skills, event planning, group liaison (e.g. with performing arts), social justice advocacy and education.
Further information
50
All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Students address, both theoretically and practically, the personal and social issues that impact on young people and their communities e.g. drug abuse, social exclusion, poverty and unemployment.
Specialist workshops
Garda vetting for work experience
Students who complete Work Experience in a CDYSB Project and achieve a full award may qualify for CDYSB Bursary Grant.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Substance Use Issues in Youth Work
Social Justice Principles
Word Processing
Communications
Young People in Society
Working with Young People
Community Development Practice
Understanding Youth Work
Work Experience
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M4732 - Youthwork
Certification
QQI Level 5 Youth Work - 5M4732
First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie