Youth Work

Introduction

This Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice is a great course if you are thinking of a career in teaching, becoming a teaching assistant or a sports coach for example. This course gives you skills and opportunities to develop your confidence in working alongside others. Youth work helps young people learn about themselves, others, and society, through formal and informal educational activities which combine enjoyment, challenges and learning. This whole course is about developing people skills to work with young people. The skills you learn are transferable into other careers which require face to face communication.

Mandatory Group A

QCF Unit Number

Credit Value

Theory of Youth Work

T/506/9206

4

Safeguarding in a youth work setting

J/506/9226

3

Young People’s Development

M/506/9219

2

Engaging and Communicating with Young  People

F/506/9239

2

Group Work within a Youth Work Setting

A/506/9501

2

Working with Challenging Behaviour in

Youth Work Settings

A/506/9420

2

Reflective Practice in a Youth Work Setting

A/506/9238

2

Work-based Practice in Youth Work

K/506/9218

6

Optional Group B  - See Below for all to achieve the Certificate

Facilitate the Learning and Development of  Young People through Mentoring

J/506/9209

4

Support Young People to Achieve their Learning Potential

T/506/9500

3

Understand how Youth Work can Support  Young People with Mental Health Problems

H/506/9220

2

Understand how Youth Work can Support  Young People who are Experiencing Poverty

M/506/9222

3

Young People’s Participation in Youth Work

J/506/9176

3