Certificate in Youth Work Practice

This is a part time course for adults who are employed either paid or volunteers in a youth work setting or as a youth and community worker. You will demonstrate how you meet a set of National Occupational Standards and show that you have the level of knowledge, understanding and skills to complete your work effectively.

Each of the QCF awards is based on an amount of Credits.

To achieve the Level 2 certificate in Youth Work Practice you must achieve a minimum of 23 credits, 17 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 6 credits from the optional units available.

Some of the topics you will cover will be:

• Safeguarding young people in a youth work setting
• Support the provision of information and advice to young people
• Understanding youth work principles and practice
• Youth work principles, knowledge and skills in work based practice

You must be working on a regular basis in a youth work setting, either paid or as a volunteer.

You will be on programme for 12 months. During this time you will be expected to attend an Induction session and twelve 3 hour workshops.

You will be assessed by an approved assessor, who will visit you in your workplace to observe and assess your practical work. You will submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding.

Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice

You may be eligible for Train to Gain funding, this will be discussed at interview.

This qualification replaces the Level 2 NVQ in Youth Work. You may be able to progress onto the level 3 or to other areas at the same level e.g. Children’s and Young People’s Workforce Qualifications or Learning and Development.

For further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01254 292288 or Student Services on 01254 292929