Family Support Skills
This course is designed for those interested learning the skills, knowledge and competence that will aid them as a family support worker.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Wednesday 18.45 - 21.45
Available online also
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill.
Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information
CC028 Family Support Worker Training QQI level 5 classroom Based Course.
CC028ON Family Support Worker Training QQI Level 5 Online Course.
Course Description
• Role of Health Service Executive (HSE), Role of Family Support worker, Irish Child & Family Legislation
• Normative Child Development, family dynamics, social, cultural, environmental
• Risk Management Legislation, organisational structures & family support work link
• Family types and influence on child development, Understanding of Parenting skills and awareness of social issues
• Interpersonal & Leadership skills (verbal & non-verbal communication) needed for good family support work, to assist in a family support context / advocacy, confidentiality, teamwork
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills development
5N3738 Family Support Skills
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344