Social Entrepreneurialism - Community Development
Our course in Social Entrepreneurialism gives learners the opportunity to identify socio-cultural, political and economic contexts and challenges, to explore their creativity and developing business acumen to design and implement solutions through practical project work and educational experiences.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
General College Entry Requirements
You should be at least 16 years of age.
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied standard
Level 4 Major award
Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
• TU Blanchardstown – TU792 L7 Community & Youth Development
• TU Blanchardstown – TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
• NUI Maynooth – MH116 L8 Community & Youth Work
• NUI Maynooth – MH107 L8 BSOCSC Social Sciences
• UCD – DN700/SBU3 L8 BSC Social Sciences
• UCD – DN700 L8 BSC Social Justice
• UCD – DN750 L8 BSOCSC Social Policy and Sociology
• Carlow IT – CW717 L7 Professional Social Care Practice
• Dundalk IT – DK767 Community & Youth Work
Employment
This Level 5 course is a foundation from which successful Graduates may progress to third level through the higher education links scheme or take up employment.
Further information
25
€50
Our course in Social Entrepreneurialism gives learners the opportunity to identify socio-cultural, political and economic contexts and challenges, to explore their creativity and developing business acumen to design and implement solutions through practical project work and educational experiences.
Features of this course
• Students address, both theoretically and practically, the personal and social issues that impact on young people and their communities e.g. drug abuse, social exclusion, poverty and unemployment.
• Specialist workshops
• Garda vetting for work experience
• Students who complete Work Experience in a CDYSB Project and achieve a full award may qualify for CDYSB Bursary Grant.
Principal areas of study
• 5N2702 Working with Groups
• 5N1901 Understanding Community Development
• 5N0777 Community Development Practice
• 5N0690 Communcations
• 5N1356 Work Experience
• 5N2708 Social Justice Principles
• 5N1837 Political Studies
• 5N1951 Entrepreneurial Skills
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M3050: Community Development
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie