QQI Award Youth Work (Level 5 – 5M4732)This is a one year QQI Level 5 course which examines the theory and practice of youth work. The wide range of modules offered enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which Youth Work operates. Learners are also enabled to improve their communication skills, self-awareness, critical reflection and interpersonal skills, all of which are central to working in youth work. This course also includes qualifications for the Outdoor Education Industry namely Lowland Leader Award and Rock Climbing
Students will engage in supervised work experience over the year which provides practical knowledge, skills and competence for the field of Youth Work. Career OpportunitiesYouth Work involves working with marginalised or disadvantaged young people in a caring, compassionate way. There are a wide range of career options in youth work including: Youth and community work, working with young offenders, the probation service, working with disadvantaged children, working with young people with physical or intellectual disabilities, drug/alcohol dependency, asylum seekers/refugees etc. Entry RequirementsFive passes in Leaving Certificate (one of which should be a 05/C3 in ordinary level English) or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied. Mature applicants (21+) who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. Click here for more information … The last interviews we will hold before August will be held on Wednesday May 2nd. We will be accepting applications for this round of interviews until Wednesday 25th April.
We have a number of new courses available. Creative Writing for Digital Media, see course page here Youth Activities Worker, see course page here Telecoms Pre-apprenticeship, see course page here I would like to bring your attention to some very important changes to our undergraduate programme in DCU, DC238. Historically, this programme has been known as the BA in Contemporary Culture and Society, and allows students to study Culture, Media and Politics in our Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Since taking over as Chairperson, I have been working with students, staff and external stakeholders to re-structure the programme with an eye to significantly enhancing the overall offering, while still maintaining the pillars of Culture, Media and Politics. These changes include: - New modules - Improved structures and content - Increased contact hours - Opportunity to do a study Year Abroad or year-long INTRA work placement - Strong and explicit focus on transferable skills - Deeper engagement with the community and labour market - Greater focus on cultural innovation and social entrepreneurship - On-going career development activity throughout the programme These plans have now been implemented in preparation for incoming students in September 2018. Furthermore, after consultation with various internal and external stakeholders, we have just recently changed the programme title to better communicate and reflect the enhanced content. The new title is the BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation. It offers students both flexibility and focus, as well as a unique suite of modules across multiple disciplines. The updated link to the programme webpage is: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/salis/social-sciences-and-cultural-innovation.shtml DIT will be online on Thursday 26th April between 4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. to answer your questions about DIT. Find out more about the application process, the courses we offer, access routes, DIT student life and loads more.
DaysYou can find the live chat here: http://dit.ie/studyatdit/officeofadmissions/liveonlinechatforstudents/ We recently posted some information to all Post Primary Schools in Ireland regarding our Trainee Jockey Course for those interested in pursuing a career in the racing industry.
The Trainee Jockey course is a 42-week residential programme based here on campus in Kildare Town from Monday to Friday. Successful participants receive a QQI (formerly FETEC) Level 4 Major Award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Immediately upon graduation students are prepared for a full-time job as an exercise rider and the prospect of a career a jockey. For those students who demonstrate high levels of riding skills and commitment we provide assistance with their preparations to apply for their apprentice or conditional jockey licence. This course is funded by the Kildare & Wicklow Education & Training Board, Horse Racing Ireland and other industry stakeholders. Most Students on this course are aged between 16 and 18 years. We have two remaining Open Days for the trainee jockey course – Tuesday 1st May and Tuesday 8th May at 2pm. If any of the students in your school are interested in the trainee jockey course they can fill in an Expression of Interest Form (available on our website) and book in for an Open Day. For more information and for interest forms please visit our website - http://racingacademy.ie/cms/trainee-jockey/. If you have any queries please give Laura or myself a call on 045-522468. September 2018 will see the launch of a new and exciting Community Development Course in Marino College of Further Education. It is an ideal choice for students who are energetic and passionate about issues within their community. This QQI Level 5 Award prepares students who would like to enter direct employment or have an interest in progressing to third level. Excellent progression routes are available to UCD’s Social Policy and Sociology Undergraduate Programme among several others. This Community Development course will enable students to develop leadership skills to facilitate community groups. They will also gain an understanding of working in a multicultural society and ensuring equality and diversity in the community sector.
This new course is open for applications now and students can enrol online. Check out our website http://www.marinocollege.ie/further-education/ for more information and to view our many other courses on offer. The Department of Sociology at Maynooth University will host a ‘Taster Day’ for anyone interested in studying Politics and/or Sociology at the University. The invitation to this free event is also open to TY and 5th year students.
Click here for more information … The 1916 Bursary Fund is a targeted funding scheme established by the Department of Education and Skills to support the implementation of the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2019. The National Access Plan is working to increase the numbers of students who are currently underrepresented in higher education.The Bursaries are targeted at students who are socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from one or more of the following target groups that have low participation rates in higher education.
For more information on the bursary click here. Click here for the application form. NUI Galway will shortly be recruiting for its Access Course for 2018/19 for young adults and mature students who have potential for third level but whom, for various reasons,may not achieve the necessary Leaving Certificate results for entry to NUI Galway. The successful applicant would be someone who, despite unemployment or lack of formal education, sees a third level qualification as a way to improve their skills and advance their career.The programme is specifically designed for young adults and mature students who have a real desire to study at third-level but whose education and economic circumstances may have prevented them from achieving this goal.
This programme is also suitable for students with disabilities, whose education has been affected by long-term absence. The main aim of the course is to bring the students to a stage where they can successfully enter a third level institution and on entry, can fully participate and benefit from the time they spend as a student. Two Information sessions will run on Tuesday, 17 April at the following locations:
Online applications for Access Courses will be accepted until Friday, 27 April, 2018. For further information, please contact: [email protected] or 091 493 553 and you can also find us on: www.facebook.com/NUIGaccess Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI) is not part of the CAO points systems and offers students alternative pathways to degree courses or professional qualifications to those who want to go directly into employment. BFEI also offers second chance opportunities to individuals who do not have the Leaving Certificate and are looking for a new career, and a fresh start. The Institute is located just off the main street of Blackrock village and is served by the DART line and key bus routes.
Staff at BFEI are looking forward to welcoming visitors to their next Open Day on Wednesday 23 May from 2pm to 4pm. Open Days provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the courses and qualifications. Students can make a more informed decision about a course/career choice by speaking to course teachers and students, sampled the atmosphere and seeing the state-of-the-art facilities which includes computer laboratories, design studios, beauty salons and the learning centre. For those with an interest in the Interior, Graphic and Web Design there will be an exhibition of student work on display during the Open Day. By viewing exhibits and talking to BFEI staff, prospective students will be able to get a better understanding of the courses on offer and the skills they can develop by taking a design course. The following new or modified courses are planned for September 2018:-
***The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship BFEI is one of six colleges nationwide selected to deliver the new National Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. Apprentices who completed this 2 year course gain a Diploma for Accounting Technicians and a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting. This programme will suit school-leavers (18-22 years old) who prefer practical training to full-time academic study. Apprentices will work in an accounting firm four day a week and attend lectures one day a week. The programme offers school-leavers an alternative to full-time third-level study. They get paid approximately, €17,000 a year and tuition costs are fully funded. If you cannot visit on open day then it is highly recommended that you browse their website or request a brochure to read about the courses and in particular, the graduate profile which highlights their success and the benefits former students gained by attending BFEI. Further details on the Institute and all courses are available at www.bfei.ie Countdown to Open Day:- |
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