Adult
Youth Work in Practice - Level 3
Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following:
The values, core principles and current policies relating to youth work
Intervention strategies in youth work settings
The principles, knowledge and skills needed for work-based practice
Working with Behaviour that challenges
Reflective Practice and Work-based practice
For those studying the level 3 Youth Work in Practice Diploma, there is a requirement that you will undertake at least 80 hours of work experience in a youth work environment paid or voluntary.
About the course
You must have access to a real work environment for most of the units. You will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following key units:
Theory of Youth Work – underpinning knowledge and understanding, the key purpose and role of youth work including the skills, knowledge, qualities and values required to practice
Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting - policy and legislation that informs youth work, including how to protect young people when using contemporary technologies
Young People’s Development - theories related to adolescent development and how youth work can support young people
Engaging and Communicating with Young People – the importance of relationship building
Work-based Practice – planning models and evaluation techniques
Group Work – working with and managing groups of young people
There are additional units that make up the Level 3 Diploma.
Paid or voluntary placement in a youth work environment.
Portfolio of work and direct observations in placement.
Students who successfully complete this qualification can progress to study:
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Practice
GCSE English and Maths can be studied alongside this course.
The full fee for this course is approximately £811 (subject to change).
If you are 19 or over and have not already achieved a full Level 3 qualification or if you are 19 or over and earning below the low wage threshold this course is fully funded.
You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan for this course.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00538
Subject Area
Childcare and Education
Campus
City Campus