After School Support Skills
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people, including those with additional needs, in participating in after school support activities.
| 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. Thursday 18.45 - 21.45
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.
Programme Description:
• Analyse the purpose and functions of after-school services • Examine current legislation relevant to after-school support services to include Child Protection and Health and Safety Legislation • Analyse the main developmental stages of children and young people • Illustrate appropriate procedures to be followed in an after-school support service to include; Child Protection, Health and Safety Monitoring, Record keeping and Feedback Procedures • Plan, carry out and evaluate a range of suitable afterschool support activities • Analyse a range of community interventions available which meet the needs and interests of participants • Carry out a safety check prior to implementing an activity using an appropriate observational method • Analyse how social issues affect participants in afterschool support services • Evaluate how participation in a variety of activities supports the development of children and young people • Take responsibility for own role and practice when engaging with children and young people in afterschool support services • Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses when working with children and young people
After School Support Skills 5N4465
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344