Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to implement and deliver structured community programs that adhere to the core principles of participation, empowerment, and collective decision-making. Designed to respond to Ireland's rapidly changing social context—including working with new communities, migrant workers, and refugees—the curriculum prepares students to tackle racism and persistent socioeconomic inequalities. Graduates will be trained to work across a diverse range of services, such as advocacy, information provision, and counseling, preparing them for direct employment in community organizations or progression to higher education in social development fields.
- QQI Certificate in Community Development – NFQ Level 6 (6M3674)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Community Development Practice –Level 6
Community Development Theory – Level 6
Group Work Theory and Practice – Level 6
Strategic Planning – Level 6
Supervisory Skills – Level 6
Social Analysis – Level 6
Communications – Level 6
Work Placement – Level 6
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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