Community Addiction Studies
This course is suitable for those who already work with or intend to work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development. The course is intended to give the learner competencies and knowledge necessary to meet the various needs of substance users and to assist them in making choices regarding treatment options.
| 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
12 weeks. Thursday 18:45 - 21:45.
Online version also available
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 Fees: €280.
Discounts
CC019 Community Addiction Studies QQI Level 5 classroom Based Course.
CC019ON Community Addiction Studies Online Course
Course Description
• The process of addiction in the context of drugs and their effects on the individual
• The effects and impacts of addiction on individuals, families and communities. Emotional dimensions and family dynamics
• Trends in drug use in Ireland and in the local community and Key agencies, national and local, that respond to addiction, strategies, interventions and supports available to individuals and families
• Research issues and stages of addiction at community level, & responses to target interventions - strategies and effectiveness, understanding of change within the process of addiction
• The role of the media in its treatment of addiction issues & one’s own values and attitudes to addiction ; how to become better involved in developing responses to addiction at a local level
5N1834 Community Addiction Studies
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344