| Course Name |
Youth Leadership & Community Action |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
100273 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Foundation Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next start date September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Application information is available from the Foróige website. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Duration One-year part-time, 90 hours of instruction and project work.
Mode of study
Group work and individual reflection, as well as practical projects undertaken in Foróige clubs.
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
The programme is for young people aged 15-18 who have demonstrated good leadership abilities and aspire to being leaders in the future
Participants must have an active interest in youth and community affairs
Participants must be 16 years of age on completion of the certificate
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| Course Content |
Expand+The Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action is a one-year part-time course designed to enable young people to develop vision, confidence, life skills and general capacity to be effective leaders. The programme sets out to empo...
Hide-The Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action is a one-year part-time course designed to enable young people to develop vision, confidence, life skills and general capacity to be effective leaders. The programme sets out to empower young people to make a positive difference to their community through practical actions and projects. Throughout the course of the programme, young people learn the core concepts of leadership and gain skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, self-awareness etc. The programme recognises the innate leadership capabilities and potential in young people and gives them an opportunity to develop their skills and attributes in a fun and encouraging environment.
This programme has been developed as a lifelong learning initiative through a partnership between Foróige and the UNESCO Chair for Children, Youth and Civic Engagement at the Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. It is accredited by NUI Galway as a Foundation Course at Level 6 on NFQ scale.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Module 1: Youth Leadership (30 hours; 5 ECTS Credits)
The youth leadership module facilitates participants through group work to develop an awareness of their own leadership style, identify goals and vision for the future, develop their communicatio...
Hide-Module 1: Youth Leadership (30 hours; 5 ECTS Credits)
The youth leadership module facilitates participants through group work to develop an awareness of their own leadership style, identify goals and vision for the future, develop their communication and life skills, enhance their critical thinking and problem solving abilities and reflect on their learning.
Module 1 entails 15 hours taught & 15 hours independent study in the form of personal reflection, completion of presentation and workbook.
Module 2: Leadership and Community Action (30 hours; 5 ECTS Credits)
This module enables participants to critique different leadership styles, enhance their knowledge of community needs, develop their project planning, development and evaluation skills, collaborate within team projects, enhance their communication skills and explore global issues.
Module 2 entails 15 hours taught & 15 hours independent study in the form of a group project and personal reflection, completion of group project and workbook.
Module 3: Project Work (30 hours; 5 ECTS Credits)
This module enables participants to put into practice their learning from the previous modules by actively engaging in a community project of their choice and presenting a portfolio on completion.
Module 3 entails 20 hours independent community action project & 10 hours group and individual reflection, completion of portfolio.
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| Assessment Method |
Students will be examined by means of continuous assessment under the academic supervision of the course director, UNESCO Chair, Professor Pat Dolan at the Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway. A pass mark of at least 40% on all three modules is needed for completion. |
| Number of Credits |
ECTS weighting 15 |
| Further Enquiries |
For any queries relating to the programme, please contact:
Ms. Jean O’Gorman
Training Officer, Training Learning and Development
Foróige,
Block 12 D, Joyce Way, Park West, Dublin 12 D12 Y0A6
Tel: 01 6301741 / 086 9082684
E-mail: jean.ogorman@foroige.ie
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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