Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This dynamic, full-time course is designed for both school leavers and adult learners who want to explore a rewarding career in youth work. Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand the challenges facing young people today and develop the tools to support and empower them. Whether you’re looking for a steppingstone to further study or a pathway into the youth work field, this course will give you a strong foundation to build your future.
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Youth Work (5M4732).
Note: QQI Component Maths (5N1833) is available as option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Understanding Youthwork - 5N1366
Working with Young People - 5N1384
Young People and Society - 5N2002
Criminology - 5N2107
Communications - 5N0690
Intercultural Studies - 5N0765
Substance Use, Issues for Youth Work - 5N2176
Work Experience - 5N1356
Additional Training/Workshops
Tusla Children First E-learning Programme
Mindfulness(online)
Microsoft Outlook(online training)
Manual Handling(MH) Training and Certification
Introduction to GDPR(online)
CPI safety Intervention training
Disability Awareness Session
Team Bonding and Outdoor Pursuit day
Presentations from Practitioners in the youth and community related areas
THe National Youth Council of Ireland online training Programmes
State of the Art VR training (Body Swaps)
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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Career Progression
To work as a Youth Worker a minimum of a level 7 award is required. The course is designed to provide a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to successfully advance to achieve a L7 award or higher at 3rd level. Guidance seminars and one to one guidance available on the full range of opportunities.