Blackrock Institute of Further Education - Social Studies courses

Course Details Delivered through distance learning, this certificate in Understanding Speech and Language Difficulties explores strategies to deal effectively with speech and language issues.   Overview Being able to communicate our thoughts, aspirations and basic needs is a civic right. Speech and language are the main media through which we[...]

This course is certified by QQI. Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams. Learners who successfully complete all 8 subjects will be awarded a QQI level 6 Advanced Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management Skills (6M4978). Core Elements Conflict Management Supervisory Management Health Promotion Disability Awareness Rehabilitation Practice Care[...]

This course is designed for those who would like to support young people in a range of community-based settings. The course provides students with an insight into youth work practice and the role of the youth worker in engaging and building supportive relationships with young people. The course examines many[...]

This course equips students with the skills necessary to engage with contemporary theoretical, policy and practice-related issues relating to work and study with young people in the national and international context of community regeneration.  It includes an Internship where students undertake a placement in the field of Youth Work or[...]