Family Rights Advocacy
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to explore, reflect and analyse issues affecting family rights and entitlements; to understand approaches involved in family rights work and to become proficient in the area of family rights advocacy.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks. Monday 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: €280
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.
Course Description
• Outline definitions of family to include those in Irish legislation
• Identify the functions of the Irish courts in relation to families
• Outline the rights, entitlements, services and supports available to families
• Discuss current issues in relation to rights, entitlements and services for families
• Differentiate between legal and non-legal advice and the boundaries whilst advocating
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills in a one to one or group context to include active listening, interviewing, negotiation and representation skills
• Research information relevant to families to include rights, entitlements and available supports
• Identify self-advocacy capacity and advocacy support needs of service users in relation to family rights
• Identify a social policy issue in the area of family law
• Identify elements of a case management system in the family rights area and its application to include the compilation of reports
• Demonstrate appropriate working relationships with service users, families, agencies and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate a person-centred approach to own work practices
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, courtesy and respect in own work practices with service users • Devise, with the service user, an agreed plan of action
• Empower service users to self-advocate in regard to family rights
• Identify when it is appropriate to refer a service user to another professional in context of family rights
• Advocate for service users within regard to rights, entitlements and services for families
6N3081 Family Rights Advocacy
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344