| Course Name |
Youth Studies & Community Development |
| Course Provider |
Liberties College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
Click to View |
| Course Code |
5M4732 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Certificate |
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College |
None |
| Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Liberties |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 is a joint training programme offered by the City...
Hide-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 is a joint training programme offered by the City of Dublin Youth Services Board and The National Youth Council of Ireland.
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 -- Child Protection Training (City of Dublin Youth Service Board)
Garda vetting for work experience.
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| FET Code |
5M4732 - Youthwork |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Youth Work - 5M4732
Occupational First Aid Certificate |
| Number of Places |
50 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students....
Hide-There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students.
From 2011, as required by government legislation, a Registration Charge of 200 (in addition to the course charge) will be payable by all Post Leaving Cert (PLC) students. There will be some exemptions and reliefs.
Contact the Admissions Office for an up-to-date listing of course charges. Candidates who are non-EU citizens should contact the College for details of entry conditions.
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| Financial Support |
Students may be eligible for a means tested maintenance grant under the Maintenance Grants Scheme for students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses. General information and application details may be obtained on www.susi.ie. You can submit your application for a Maintenance Grant once you have secured a college place.
Candidates are advised to apply for a grant as soon as they have secured a college place in order to have time to submit all documents required. |
| Interview |
Yes - 23rd May 2017 |
| Application Date |
** Walk in Interviews Liberties College**
Monday to Friday 11:00 1:00
We are still recruiting for some of our courses commencing next week.(as at 6/9/2017)
Apply online on www.libertiescollege.ie
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 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Principal Areas of Study
Communications
Young People in Society
Working with Young People
* Community Development Practice
Understanding Youth Work
Work Experience
Substance Use Issues in Youth Work
Social Justice Principles
Personal Effectiveness
Word Processing
(Modules offered may be subject to change). |
| Entry Requirements |
It is a mandatory requirement of this programme that applicants have voluntary experience in youth work, and a supporting reference in youth or community work. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the...
Hide-Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the QQI Advanced Certificate (Level 6) may apply for advanced entry.
UK institutions are open to applications and offer advanced entry to holders of Edexcel HND qualifications. Progression opportunities for QQI graduates are growing each year. There are now real and substantial opportunities for PLC students to progress to third level.
Progression
B.A. Community & Youth Work, Maynooth University
ITB Bachelor of Arts Degree Community & Youth Development
* Carlow IT Bachelor of Arts Degree Youth & Community Work
* Social Care QQI Level 6
* Community Development QQI Level 6
* Higher Education
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 454 0044
Fax: 01 454 6348
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie |
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