Substance Use Issues in Youth & Community Work Settings QQI Level 5(5M4732) (Blended)
Tue 6.30-9.30pm • Duration: 20 weeks (September to April)
Start Date: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Tuition Fee: €130 – Payable to Cork City Partnership Clg
Application: For course application form Click here and the course brochure click here
Applicants must send the relevant application form to Cork City Partnership by Friday 26th August 2022.
Meet the Teachers
English Language Test:
Only for those who don’t have access to Education or English language Certification]: TBD
Pre-entry Information Session:
Attend a pre-entry information session Tuesday evening TBD
Interviews (by invitation only):
Attend a pre- arranged interview TBD September 2023 (day) in Cork City Partnership or online [TBC].
Component Titles:
Understanding Community Development 5N1901
Substance Use Issues for Youth Work 5N2176
The Substance Use Issues in Youth & Community Work Course is designed to promote good practice among those who work (paid/ voluntary capacity) with young people and communities who are affected and impacted by various issues. It provides a critical perspective on some of the issues which can affect young people and communities and encourages the development of coherent responses at individual and organisational level. The two components should promote the ability of learners to work safely and effectively in youth and / or community work settings. The programme also aims to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in sourcing & / or resourcing applicable supports systems, both within and outside their communities.
“Very good course, very informative & improved self-confidence”
“This course was very well put together, SafeTALK and Child Protection Training were an excellent bonus”
* This course is being developed in conjunction with Cork City Partnership Clg. & funded by the H.S.E South
About the Course
The Substance Use Issues & Community Work Course 2023 / 24 is designed to promote good practice among those who work in a paid or voluntary capacity with young people and communities who are affected by various issues.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide a critical perspective on some of the issues that affect young people and their communities and encourages the development of coherent responses at individual and organisational level. The components; Understanding Community Development and Substance Use Issues should support the ability of learners to work safely and effectively in youth and / or community work settings. The programme also aims to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge regarding applicable supports systems, both within and outside their communities.
Progression:
Students can apply for various similar courses, such as the UCC Substance Misuse & Addiction Studies Course on successful completion of these modules
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Component Certificates in Understanding Community Development and Substance Use Issues.
For further information on any of the above or to view / download the course brochure and application form etc. go to: https://corkcitypartnership.ie/community-outreach-and-drug-awareness-programme/education-training-codaap/
Or to request hard copies of the course documents contact:
Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership on (021) 430 2310 / 087 – 1962030 or email: jdaly@partnershipcork.ie