Youthreach Kingscourt General Learning Level 3 & 4

Course Aim

Youthreach is a full-time training and education programme for early school leavers aged between 15 and 20 years. It offers a flexible and dynamic programme of integrated general education, vocational training and work experience.

The main objectives of  Youthreach are:

• Personal, social and educational development.
• Promoting independence, personal autonomy and a pattern of lifelong learning.
• Integration into further education and training opportunities.
• Promoting active citizenship and social inclusion.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, related to seeking employment or in employment. It enables the learner develop personal qualities and strengths to make informed choices to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training.

Subjects Level 3
Application Of Number
Art And Design
Career Preparation
Communications L3
Nutrition And Healthy Options
Personal Effectiveness
Woodwork
Word Processing
Health And Fitness
Health And Safety Awareness Level 3
Floor And Wall Tiling

Subjects Level 4
English And Communications Level 4
Fine Art Painting
Food And Nutrition
Functional Maths
Health Related Fitness
Information Technology Skills
Personal Effectiveness
Woodcraft
Work Experience
Workplace Safety

Requirements

• Learners who are ready to take on new tasks, can follow direction and are moving towards independent learning.
• No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
• Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.