Community Participation
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to become involved in community activities and gain other related skills for work and social situations.
| Award Name | Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
100 hours (normally over 12 weeks).
Entry Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 2
- Competent in written and spoken English
- Be comfortable studying in a virtual learning environment (VLE)
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression:
This minor award can be used to meet the requirements of the following major award:
3M0874 Level 3 General Learning.
Further information
Please contact Provider for next available start date.
Programme Purpose:
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to become involved in community activities and gain other related skills for work and social situations.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to;:
Define the term community
Describe a range of community and voluntary activities
Describe the characteristics of a local community
Compile a list of community and voluntary organisations in a named locality
Describe the activities of local community and voluntary organisations
Prepare an action plan for participation in a community project including contact information about the organization, location at which the work is to be carried out, estimation of the time required and scheduling details and any special requirements for the project
Participate consistently in a short community project
Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures during participation in the project
Maintain a daily record while participating in the community project including tasks undertaken, resources, facilities and equipment used, adaptations to the planned schedule and achievements of the project
Compile a report on participation in the project including key aspects of the organization, duration, location, nature and extent of the project, and achievements of the project
Reflect critically on participation in the community project including personal learning, successes and areas for improvement
Reflect on the impact of the project on the community or organization for which it was carried out and other projects that would benefit the organization or local community.
Portfolio/Collection of work: 100%.
3N2908 ECO- Community Development
ECO-UNESCO has become widely acknowledged as an expert training organisation in sustainability in Ireland.
ECO-UNESCO is an accredited QQI centre operating under the qualities and standards set out by QQI, the National Awarding Body.
9 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 FD85
Phone: (+353) 01 662 5491
Email: info@ecounesco.ie