Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is a one-year, full-time programme designed to provide students with the essential practical and theoretical skills of youth work practice, the role of the youth worker and an insight into challenges facing our communities in many different social settings. The learner will be provided with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a youth work context, to progress to further or higher education and or training.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Understanding Youthwork 5N1366
Working with Young People 5N1384
Young People and Society 5N2002
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Social Studies 5N1370
Criminology 5N2107
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
Future areas of employment can include a variety of local authority, charity and voluntary settings including roles such as; Youth Advice Worker, Community Development Worker, Family Support Worker, Community Education Officer, Social Worker, Youth Worker, Youth Advocate and roles in Social Justice positions. Many graduates seek direct employment within the sector.