Youth & Community Work

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Youth & Community Work
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code CC033
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)  More info... Special Purpose National University of Ireland Level 7 NFQ
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Limerick City
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All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.

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Duration 29 weeks, Tuesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
Course Fee €990 per year.

20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners

20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens
Entry Requirements Students should be over 21 and hold NFQ 5, Leaving Certificate or an equivalent academic qualification. Those who do not have English as a first language must have an IELTS 6 or equivalent language qualification. All students on this programme will have to be Garda vetted by UCC Admissions.
Financial Support 20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners

20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens
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QQI Level 5 Minor Award In Activities Of Living Patient Care 5N3707

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Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to retain a hard copy of...

Course Content Participant Profile
This Diploma focuses on combing exploration of social theory and professional skill building. It equips students to work with intervention agencies or access full time degree courses. The UCC Lecturing Team combine their academic learning with extensive experience of working in Youth and Community organisations which facilitates a unique contribution of experiential learning in the classroom.
Subjects Taught Programme description Year 1

• Core Skills of Youth and Community Work,
• Introduction to Youth and Community Work
• Principles and Practices in Youth and Community Work
• Introduction to Research Methods.

Year 2
• Social Analysis
• Disadvantage and Social Exclusion
• Models of Youth and Community Work
• Managing Youth and Community Work Projects
• Placement Practice.

There will be a 70 hour Placement during second year.
Assessment Method Method of Assessment
There are no exams. The course is evaluated through a combination of learning journal entries, oral presentations, a community profile, essays, a research report and a project portfolio. Apply on line through ucc.ie at www.ucc.ie/en/ace-ycw/
Number of Credits 60
Further Enquiries Further Information
Contact Christine Chasaide UCC ACE
Outreach Coordinator
T: 087-9461472
E: c.chasaide@ucc.ie

MAIN CAMPUS
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
Telephone 061 414 344

CAPPAMORE CAMPUS
Cappamore, Co.Limerick
Telephone 061 381 272

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