Youth Work & Community Development including Substance Abuse
This course is designed for those who would like to support young people in a range of community-based settings. The programme provides students with an insight into youth work practice and the role of the youth worker in engaging and building supportive relationships with young people. The course examines many of the contemporary issues which affect young people such as housing, health and the influence of social media.
| 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, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Learners should have an interest in community based youth work
• Interview
• Mature learners welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment in the youth services or community development sector in the following areas:
Youth Support Work
Family Work
Youth Justice
Community Work
Learner Mentoring
Sports Development Work
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Youth Work 5M4732
TU Dublin Blanchardstown, Community and Youth Development G, Level 7, TU792
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below or also www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This course is designed for those who would like to support young people in a range of community-based settings. The programme provides students with an insight into youth work practice and the role of the youth worker in engaging and building supportive relationships with young people. The course examines many of the contemporary issues which affect young people such as housing, health and the influence of social media.
Working with Young People
Understanding Youth Work
Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
Criminology
Young People and Society
Community Development Practice
Work Experience
Communications
*Course content subject to change
5M4732 - Youthwork.
Awards
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Youth Work 5M4732
Certificate in Occupational First Aid & Child Protection
Course Features and Facilities
Course features and facilities
Opportunity to participate in Erasmus + Programme abroad
Educational field trips
Specialist workshops
Guest speakers
Practical and team-working projects provide experience-based learning
Work experience forms an integral part of the course, offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience, transferable skills and expertise in their chosen fields of interest
Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
Certified Training e.g. First Aid, Child Protection
Coordinator: Steven Foley
Email: stevenfoley@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997