Youth Studies and Community Development

Course details

A course suitable for people seeking initial training in youth and community work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills. This programme is supported by City of Dublin Youth Services Board and The National Youth Council of Ireland.

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Youth Work 5M4732

Occupational First Aid Certificate

Principal Areas of Study

• Young People and Society
• Communications
• Working with Young People
• Understanding Youth Work
• Work Experience
• Substance Use, Issues for Youth Work
• Working with Groups
• Social Justice Principles
• Personal Effectiveness
• Word Processing

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

• Students study, both theoretically and practically, the personal and social issues that impact on young people and their communities e.g. drug abuse, social exclusion, poverty and unemployment.
• Specialist workshops -- Child Protection Training (City of Dublin Youth Service Board)
• Garda vetting for work experience.

Progression

• Level 6 Community Development
• B.A. Community & Youth Work, N.U.I. Maynooth
• ITB Youth and Community Level 8
• Higher Education

Employment

• Youth Service Activities Co-ordinator
• Community Development Worker
• Other opportunities, subject to relevant experience

Entry

It is a mandatory requirement of this programme that applicants have voluntary experience in youth work and a supporting reference in youth or community work.