PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Youth Activities Worker Course (part-time)

Course Code
5M4732
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
2 years
Attendence
Part Time

Course Summary

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The Youth Work BTEI two-year part-time course is an innovative program designed to equip learners with the specialized training and confidence required to work effectively within youth services. The curriculum provides a deep dive into the history, policy, and theoretical frameworks of youth work in Ireland, while focusing heavily on the practical delivery of inclusive activities for diverse groups of young people. Students are encouraged to explore various engagement strategies, ranging from interest-based projects to outdoor education, to understand how targeted activities improve developmental outcomes. 

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
College Link  >  Youth Activities Worker Course (part-time)

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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
EYXXX 5M4732

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The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Further Research

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Career Progression

There are a wide range of career options in youth work including: Youth and community work, working with young offenders, the probation service, working with disadvantaged children, working with young people with physical or intellectual disabilities, drug/alcohol dependency, asylum seekers/refugees etc.

College Profile

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus
City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus

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