Youthreach
Youthreach is a programme of education, training and work experience for early school leavers provided in an out-of school setting.
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
What is Youthreach
Youthreach aims to give young people:
A second chance to gain education and training
A chance to develop new skills
A chance to gain national certification and to progress to further education or training
A chance to find employment
What is the programme?
A foundation phase, normally a year, develops the skills essential for further learning.
QQI Level 3
Skills Based
Literacy and Numeracy Skills/Support
Art, Catering, Engineering Focus
Social and Personal Development
Subjects covered
Communications
Maths
Life skills
Catering
Hairdressing
Computers
Woodwork
Photography
Video
Sports
Art and Crafts
A progression phase after that, which allows for further development through education, training and work experience options. These are Leaving Certificate Applied and Further Education and Training Awards Council.
QQI Level 4
Represents a progression from Level 3 and is more challenging
Literacy and Numeracy Skills Development and Support
Art and Engineering Focus
Task/Project Base
Subjects Covered
Catering
Communications
Fast Food catering
Information Technology Skills
Maths
Work Experience
Electronics
Art
Engineering
Horticulture
Leaving Certificate Applied
2 Year Whole-Time Programme
90% Attendance necessary
Challenging Programme requiring commitment
QQI / Junior Cert Level preferable at entry but not essential
Subjects Covered
Vocational Preparation – this includes 8 weeks work experience over the two years
English and Communications
Information Technology
Maths
Leisure and Recreation
Social Education
Art
Irish
1 Modern Language (for example either German or French)
Hotel, Catering and Tourism
Craft and design, Office Administration and Customer Care and Engineering (These change from year to year)
Eligibility
Aged between 16 and 21
Have left school early with either no qualifications or minimal qualifications
Six months out of school
Further information
Wexford Town, Dungarvan, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross, Tramore, Waterford City,
Courses are provided free of charge and a weekly training allowance is paid. Meal and travel allowances are also paid.
Youthreach Dungarvan
Dungarvan Youth & Community Centre, Rinnasilogue, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 HN59
Co-ordinator: Maria Carney
Phone:058 44997
Email:dungarvanyouthreach@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Enniscorthy
Spring Valley, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 CY54
Co-ordinator: Mr. Hugh Dunne
Phone: (053) 9234982
Email: enniscorthyyouthreach@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Gorey
Gorey Youthreach, Ramstown Lower, Gorey Co Wexford Y25 F8N5
Co-ordinator: Mr. Robbie McCabe
Phone: 053 9189253
Email: robbiemccabe@wwetb.ie
Youthreach New Ross
Butlersland Industrial Estate, Butlersland, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 HO48
Co-ordinator: Michelle Keating
Phone: 051 440307
Email: newrossyouthreach@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Subla
Unit 3, Block 1, Lacken Road Business Park, Waterford, X91 AE18
Co-ordinator: Michael Sweeney
Phone: 051 373833
Email: michaelsweeney@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Tramore
Unit 4, Riverstown 5 Complex, Riverstown Rd, Tramore, Co. Waterford
Co-ordinator: Paul Cleary
Phone: (086) 3859035
Email: tyr@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Waterford
63 O’Connell Street, Waterford X91 EA36
Co-ordinator: Mr. Jim Darcy
Phone: 051 877241
Email: jimdarcy@wwetb.ie
Youthreach Wexford
Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford, Y35 RX47
Co-ordinator: Mary Prendiville
Phone: (053) 9146448
Email: maryprendiville@wwetb.ie