Youth Studies & Community Development
A course suitable for people seeking initial training in Youth and Community Work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills.
| 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
• 6M2218 QQI Level 6 Social Care – Liberties College
• CW717 L7 Professional Social Care Practice – Carlow IT
• TU792 L7 Community & Youth Development – TU Blanchardstown
• MH116 L8 Community & Youth Work – NUI Maynooth
• DK767 Community & Youth Work – Dundalk IT
Employment
Employment in a variety of local authority, charity & voluntary settings. Youth & Community roles can include family support, building youth life skills, event planning, group liaison (e.g. with performing arts), social justice advocacy and education.
Further information
30
€150
A course suitable for people seeking initial training in Youth and Community Work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills. This programme is supported by City of Dublin Youth Services Board and The National Youth Council of Ireland.
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
• Substance Use Issues in Youth Work
• Social Justice Principles
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Young People in Society
• Working with Young People
• Community Development Practice
• Understanding Youth Work
• Work Experience
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M4732 - Youthwork
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie