Creating a progressive, dynamic and engaging youth sector through the effective development of the youth sector workforce.
We are currently recruiting participants for the following courses:
Level 3 National Award in Youth Work Practice
ABC Awards Accredited, on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
The Level 3 Award in Youth Work Practice supports the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent Support Youth Worker.
The Level 3 qualifications replace the Level 3 NVQ and Technical Certificate and provides practitioners with a qualification that embraces National Occupational Standards for youth work.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for people who are already working in a Youth Work environment in a supportive role and who are supervised. Candidates would have already attained the degree of knowledge and skills provided by the Level 2 programme or its equivalent.
The course will include:
- Understanding principles and knowledge and skills in work-based practice in youth work
- reflective practice
- communicating effectively with young people
- adolescent development
- programme planning involving young people
- Understanding intervention strategies in youth work settings
- intervention strategies
- group work principles and practice
- overcoming conflict in youth work setting
- opportunities and resources for youth work
- key principles of partnership working
- effective leadership
London Youth members: £690
Non-members: £1,062
A small number of bursaries with a 33% reduction of the membership price are available.
Course Dates
Starts in March 2012 and ends in August 2012.
Run every Tuesday evening (6pm-9pm) plus one Tuesday daytime per month (10am-5pm).
There will be breaks for holidays.
Application Pack
Please email beverley.stephney@londonyouth.org.uk or call on 020 7549 8806 or you can download an application pack from:
http://www.londonyouth.org.uk/supporting-youth-workers/training