Community Development (VTOS)

Course details

This is a VTOS course which is designed to provide learners with a broad understanding of Community Development. Learners will be given the knowledge, skills and competencies required for working with people in an educational environment.

Course Content

FETAC Level 5

Social Studies – Sociology , Human Growth & Development – Psychology, Care Provision & Practice – Basic counseling skills, Team Working – Drama, Combined Materials – Art, Word Processing – Computer skills, Communications, Work Placement

FETAC Level 6

Group Work Theory &Practice, Conflict Management, Community Development Theory, Community Development Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Team Leadership, Community Organization Management, Social Analysis

CERTIFICATION

FETAC Level 5 and Level 6

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All VTOS applicants must be over 21 and in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment for a least 6 months before starting the course. Participation in a CE or FAS scheme counts in the calculation of six months once you must be in receipt of a relevant Social Protection payment immediately before starting the course.All applicants who present for this course will be given Individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.