Community Development (VTOS)

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.

VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.

This is a two year VTOS course which is designed to provide learners with a broad understanding of Community Development. Learners will be given the knowledge, skills and competencies required for working with people in an educational environment.

Course Content

Year 1 QQI Level 5

• Human Growth & Development
• Care Provision and Practice
• Creative Arts in Early Childhood
• Word Processing
• Social Studies
• Family Studies
• Communications
• Work Experience,

Year 2 QQI Level 6

• Community Development Theory
• Community Development Practice
• Group Work Theory & Practice
• Community Addiction Studies
• Arts in the Community
• Work Experience
• Social Analysis
• Action Research
• Team leadership