| Course Name |
Community Development |
| Course Provider |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M3674 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballsbridge |
| Course Content |
Expand+Community Development organisations in Ireland make a valuable contribution to the achievement of social change, equality and social justice. Community development workers have been presented with a number of opportunities and challenges over the rec...
Hide-Community Development organisations in Ireland make a valuable contribution to the achievement of social change, equality and social justice. Community development workers have been presented with a number of opportunities and challenges over the recent years by the rapidly changing social context of Ireland including work with new communities, migrant workers and refugees; combating racism; and challenging the persistence of other social and economic inequalities.
Community development seeks to empower communities and works across a range of services including information and advice, counselling, advocacy and support and targets an equally diverse range of people and areas of interest.
This course will equip learners with the range of skills and knowledge to implement and deliver community development programmes that adhere to the key community development principles of participation, empowerment and collective decision making in a structured and co-ordinated way.
Students will apply this knowledge and skill base through participation in a work based training programme over two full days per week.
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| FET Code |
6M3674 - Community Development |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Community Development
Award Code: 6M3674
Level 6 Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| Course Fee |
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2017/18 the standard charge is €240 plus a Government charge of €200, introduced by DES in 2011. Current Medical Card holders and their dependents; those approved for a student grant and those approved for BTEA and VTOS are exempt from paying the €200 Government levy.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
There is a separate fee that applies to non-EU students. Please contact the college for details |
| Financial Support |
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Apply directly to the college from December onwards. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Key Dates:
January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment ...
Hide-Key Dates:
January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Guarantee your place on your chosen course by enrolling early.
April
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 2–4pm Enrolment Day
Enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
May
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Another opportunity to enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
June
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Enrolments continue for remaining course places.
August
August 2017
Enrolments continue for any remaining course places. Students receive a letter from the college with details of registration dates and course commencement dates.
In addition, Advisory Sessions will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 pm from Open Day onwards during term time.
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Community Development Practice –Level 6
Community Development Theory - Level 6
Group Work Theory and Practice - Level 6
Strategic Planning - Level 6
Supervisory Skills - Level 6
Spreadsheets - Level 6
Communications - Level 6
Work Placement - Level 6
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 5 Qualification or equivalent or Appropriate Work Experience. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
ITB BA (Hons) Social and Community Development - BN115
IT Carlow BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies - CW768
NUI Maynooth BA (Hons)Community and Youth Work - MH116
NUI Maynooth B...
Hide-Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
ITB BA (Hons) Social and Community Development - BN115
IT Carlow BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies - CW768
NUI Maynooth BA (Hons)Community and Youth Work - MH116
NUI Maynooth BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work - MH117 (part-time)
UCC BSoc Sc (Hons) Youth and Community Work - CK114 (mature students only)
WIT Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with WIT linking this course’s QQI award
(6M3674) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/About_PDF/BCFE_Webpage_201610.pdf
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may progress into Year 2 of the IPA’s part time, NUI accredited Diploma in Business studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit www.ipa.ie or contact the Institute of Public Administration directly for further details.
Overseas Links:
Students with a Merit/Distinction profile in their final results may gain entry into Year 3 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales www.smu.ac.uk/sbs
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| Further Enquiries |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
facebook.com/ballsbridgecollegefe
t: 01 668 4806
f: 01 668 2361 |
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