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Youthwork Traineeship
38-week full time Traineeship in Community Development. Spilt between classroom learning and work based learning within the Community and Voluntary Sector (three days classroom based; two days in work placement, with block weeks in work placement at busy times).
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 gained invaluable, practical experience.
Individuals will initially complete 5 days per week in 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.
There are no course fees and individuals may also be eligible for a range of financial supports, including a training allowance, 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 Fetc
About This Course
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
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
Further Study
Graduates of this Youthwork Traineeship are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
BA Health and Social Care Monaghan Institute (ATU Letterkenny IT)
BA Community Youth Work Dundalk IT
BA Community and Youth Development TU Dublin
BA Social Care Practice (TUS Athlone IT)
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
Students are also eligible to apply for courses in the UK or Europe.
Career Opportunities
Trainees have secured employment within their work experience setting at the end of the Traineeship.
Graduates can progress to work as Youth Workers, Community Development Workers, Family Support Workers, LGBTQI+ Support Workers, Youth Liaison Officers, Detached Workers, Diversion Project Worker and a wide range of other careers.
Certification
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Community Development (Youth Work) (6M3674)
PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR)
Manual Handling
Children First Child Protection
Be Well (Mental Health ) Programme Facilitator
YES (Consent) Programme Facilitator
SafeTALK Suicide Awareness
and more
Course Fees
There are no course fees and individuals may also be eligible for a range of financial supports, including a training allowance, travel and meal allowances. CMETB Traineeships programmes are co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund.