Child Protection and Welfare (P.Grad.Dip.)
One year part-time ; 60 places
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Course Director
Dr Stephanie Holt
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+353-1-896 3593
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Course Fees
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Course Description
This national, multi-disciplinary, in-service course is sponsored by the Child and Family Agency and is aimed at experienced, professionally qualified personnel who carry regular responsibility for management/training/frontline delivery of child protection and welfare services under the Child Care Act 1991, the Children Act 2001 and related legislation. Course participants normally include service managers and supervisory/main grade professionals (social workers, public health nurses, psychologists, doctors, Gardai, child care workers, speech and language therapists, teachers, lawyers, youth and project workers, etc.). Applicants may seek full or partial funding from their employers but self-funding applicants will also be considered.
The course runs for nine separate weeks spread over the academic year, with full attendance in college for approximately one week in four. This involves students attending classes Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. Full attendance at College is compulsory.
Candidates who successfully complete the Diploma course and meet the eligibility criteria for the M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare may proceed to a second year to complete the Masters course.
Course Details
Duration
One year part-time
Number of Places
60Next Intake
September 2021
Closing Date
31st July 2021Applicants must have a degree or equivalent professional qualification. In addition, a minimum of three years’ professional experience working with some aspect of child protection and welfare is required. Applicants may be shortlisted for interview.
Course Fees
Click here for a full list of postgraduate fees.
Apply
To apply, click on the relevant Apply Link below
Get In Touch
Course Director
Dr Stephanie Holt
Telephone Number
+353-1-896 3593