Applicants welcome for Certificate in Youthwork Course. Deadline 8th October.

This course is intended for those working as youth leaders at present in a voluntary or paid capacity or those interested in a career in Youth Work. Download brochure.

Admission Requirements:

· Two hours (minimum) weekly involvement in a youth club/group or youth organisation

· Participants must be aged 18 or over

· Good literacy level

· An informal interview will take place as part of the selection process

Course content:

There will be a brief induction period between November & December ’10 to give participants the opportunity to discuss individual needs and bond as a group.

The FETAC level 5 Certificate in Youth Work will be awarded to candidates who reach the required standard in modules whose total value are at least 8 and which include:

• Working with young people
• Work experience
• Communication

• Understanding Youth Work
• Young people and Society
• Working with Groups

• Substance Use – Issues for Youthwork
• Health Awareness

Certification:

BRYR is registered with FETAC – Further Education and Training Awards Council – to offer programmes leading to the level 5 Certificate in Youth Work.

Course Duration:

The course will run over a period of 12 months one morning a week, including at least 3 weekends.

Location: BRYR, The Reco

Fee: €500

Priority will be given to applicants living/working in the Ballymun area and interested in pursuing a career in Youth Work.

Register your interest…

To register your interest, download the application form and return to Laurence Van der Haegen, Training & Development Officer, The Reco, BRYR or by email, to the email address reference on application form.