The Substance Use Issues and Community Work Course 26/27 [QQ1 Level 5 evening course]
This 20 week evening course is delivered in collaboration with the Cork College of FET, Morrison’s Island Campus, Cork City, is funded by the HSE South West and supported by Cork City Partnership CLG.
Certification
Students who complete The Substance Use Issues & Community Work Course will receive a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in association with the Cork College of FET, Morrison’s Island Campus, Cork City.
About the Course
The Substance Use Issues & Community Work 2026 /27 Course is designed to promote good practice among those who work either in a paid or voluntary capacity with young people and communities who are affected by various issues.
Learning Outcomes
This academic course aims to provide a critical perspective on some of the issues that affect young people and their communities and encourages the development of coherent responses at individual and organisational level. The components: Understanding Community Development and Substance Use Issues should support the ability of learners to work safely and effectively in youth and / or community work settings. This educational focused programme also aims to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge regarding applicable supports systems, both within and outside their communities.
Duration & Venue-The course will be run over a one year – academic period on a Tuesday evening from October to March (20 weeks) in a blended format of both online via Zoom and onsite in the Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island Campus, Cork City
Course Fee – €130 for each successful applicant. For further information on course tuition fees contact: Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership *[subject to change].
Entry Requirements – Applicants Must: Be 21 or over (Jan 2026)
Send the SUI & CW Course 26 – 27 application form to Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership by Friday 28th August 2026.
Application Form S U I & C W Course 2026-27
Attend a pre-entry information session Tuesday 8th September 2026 (evening).
Attend a pre- arranged online interview on Tuesday 15th September 2026 (day).
Have Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
Applicants are also expected to be active participants in the community in either a voluntary or work capacity.
For further information on any of the above or to request an application form contact:
Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership on (021) 430 2310 / 087 – 1962030 or email: jdaly@partnershipcork.ie
