Level 6 Certificate in Community Development

Course details

This is a one year FETAC Level 6 Course. It is aimed at students who already have either a QQI Level 5 certificate in the area of Social Care or equivalent. Alternatively it may also be suitable to people who have relevant work experience in the Community Care area.

Course content

• Conflict Management
• Team Leadership
• Community Development Theory
• Community Development Practice
• Group Work Theory and Practice
• Community Organisation Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Work Experience

Career Prospects

Those who achieve this award will have a wide range of career opportunities open to them including

• Community Development
• Family Resource
• Health Care Voluntary Organisations
• Disability Services.

Entry Requirements

Candidates most likely to benefit from the course will have a keen interest in Social Care and have a QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent/relevant work experience. Selection is on the basis of an interview to determine the individual's suitability for the course. Open to mature students

QQI Certification

Community Care(Level 6 - Code 6M3674)