Module Title:Management & Governance for Youth & Community Work
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for effective management and government in contemporary Y&C work organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 apply relevant management theories to a Y&C work context.
LO2 analyse effective strategies for quality supervision in Y&C work
LO3 evaluate effective governance systems for Y&C work
LO4 critically evaluate the impact of new managerialism in Y&C work practice
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The role of management in Y&C Work
The functions of management Management and Y&C work values Democratic management
Working in teams and groups
developing effective teams the role of supervision
Motivation
Motivating and empowering staff
Management functions
Managing people, managing resources, managing finance, managing projects
Governance
Effective governance in Y&C work; Democratic governance
Managing Y&C work in (New) Managerial Times
The impact of new managerialism in Y&C work - targets, outcomes, performance.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation n/a 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Total Hours 1.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHYCW_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Work 3 Mandatory