Traineeship in Youthwork

QQI Level 6

Course Code

Major Award Code

About This Course

This course enables learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work within a variety of youth work sectors. Learners gain additional skills and knowledge in response to the changing youth work environment and develop and maintain relationships with young people so that they can reach their full potential.

Learners are supported and supervised to implement and deliver programmes to young people that adhere to the key community development principles of participation, empowerment and collective decision-making.

This traineeship works with many youth services in Cavan and Monaghan where trainees secure their work placements and gain invaluable, practical experience.

Additional Information:

Individuals will initially complete 5 days per week at Cavan Institute. When placement has been arranged, appropriate training and Garda Vetting is complete, trainees will then start their work experience (usually at Halloween). Individuals will source their own placement, so it is important to have thought about the type of community/youth work that they would like to do.

Modules

Course Content

Community Development Practice
Community Development Theory
Group Work Theory and Practice
Understanding Youth Work
Conflict Management
Supervisory Skills
Community Addiction Studies
Communications
Work Experience

Progression

BA Health and Social Care (Monaghan Institute in conjunction with ATU Donegal)
BA Community Youth Work (Dundalk IT)
BA Community and Youth Development (TUD Blanchardstown)
BA Social Care Practice (TUS Athlone)
BSocSC Community and Youth Work (Maynooth University)
BA Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice (University of Galway)
BA Social Care Practice (ATU Sligo)
BSocSc Sociology and Social Policy (UCD)

Entry Requirements

Be 16+
Have achieved Leaving Cert/ QQI Level 5 or equivalent
Or as a mature student have relevant work experience
Have a genuine interest in working with youth in the community
Applications are welcome from those in employment wishing to upskill or reskill
Please note that all applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting

Course Fees

There are no course fees, and individuals may also be eligible for a range of financial supports, including a training allowance, and travel and meal allowances. 
Please contact the CMETB recruitment office for an application form and further information on 049 4353924 or email training@cmetb.ie or apply via Fetch.ie link.