Leadership in Community Social & Youth Work
This one year course at North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Sligo, is designed for those who would like to pursue a career working with young people and teenagers or working with a variety of community groups. The course will equip you with the skills and confidence to take a leadership role, run fun and engaging group activities and manage the inevitable conflicts of interest that arise in group situations.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
This is a full-time one-year course (3 Days per week in college and work experience and 2 days self -directed study ) and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 when accessing a Level 6 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The following suggested courses are the most relevant;
ATU Galway City – Bachelor Arts Community Development &Youth Work, Applied Social Studies
ATU Sligo – Social care Practice
Maynooth University – BA (Hons) Community & Youth Work
University College Cork – BsocSc (Hons) Youth & Community Work
TUS Athlone – Social Care Practice.
Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the course may be employed under supervision in a variety of youth and community organisations such as Youth clubs, community projects, residential centres, family support services, educational organisations.
Further information
Students taking Further Education Courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual financial circumstances. All grant applications are handled by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie
For those who want to pursue a career path in youth and community work, this course will be a significant stepping stone to degree programmes in GMIT, Sligo IT and others (see below).
Students will gain knowledge in:
Community Development Theory
Community Development Practice
Working with Young People
Group Work Theory & Practice
Conflict Management
Other areas of study include:
Team Leadership
Social Analysis
Work experience is also a core feature of the programme with learners spending time in a community setting, enhancing employability and developing new skills.
Course Content
Title Award Awarding Body
Community Development Theory (6N3668) QQI
Community Development Practice (6N3667) QQI
Working with Young People (5N1384) QQI
Group Work Theory & Practice (6N3669) QQI
Conflict Management (6N2775) QQI
Team Leadership (6N1948) QQI
Social Analysis (6N3666) QQI
Work Experience (6N1946) QQI
Course assessment is based on continuous assessment.
6M3674 - Community Development
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Community Development (6M3674)
Please Note
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to satisfy Garda Vetting before they commence Work Experience.
Phone: 071 - 91 85035
Email: nccollege@msletb.ie
www.northconnaughtcollege.net