Learning communities encourages the values of caring, respect and the importance of the individual as part of society.  

DIPLOMA IN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK (in association with UCC)

Year 1 Modules:

• Introduction to Youth & Community Work
• Principles & Practices
• Core Skills
• Introduction to Research Methods

Year 2 Modules:       

• Models of Youth & Community Work
• Managing Youth & Community Work Projects
• Practice Placement
• Social Analysis: Disadvantage and Social Exclusion  

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAMMES (Introduction & Refresher)  

Topics:

• Overview of KDYS
• What is Youth Work
• Youth Participation
• Child Protection Information & Awareness  

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VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MENTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME  

Topics:

• Introduction /overview of VCM programme
• Listening & Communication
• Managing Challenging behaviour
• Boundaries
• Child Protection
• Assessment