Youth Work Qualifications

We are an ABC Awards Approved Centre enabling us to deliver national youth work qualifications and accredited training courses. We provide a specialist three-way participant support structure to ensure there is a high level of support available. This involves the participant’s placement, London Youth and the participant's peers.

Introduction to Youth Work 

We are now recruiting for the next sets of 2 Day Introduction to Youth Work course that will run on Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th June 2012. 

The aim of this accredited two day course is to provide participants with the basic information, skills and knowledge that everyone working with young people should know. To book: download the Short Training Courses Booking Form on the right. 

Course Fees:  £168 London Youth members; £252 Non London Youth members

Level 1 Foundation in Youth Work 

This excellent value qualification is for young people aged 16-21 years, the Level 1 Foundation in Youth Work is accredited by the national awarding body ABC Awards.

The course teaches the basics in youth work skills and is aimed at young youth workers who are starting to take on positions of responsibility in a youth work setting. 

Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice   

This new Level 2 national youth work qualification is on the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is worth 23 credits. 

Who the course is for: Assistant Youth Support Workers:

• working in a youth work setting (public, voluntary or private sector, paid or unpaid)
• who are new to youth work and whose work is closely supervised
• or for people who have experience of youth work and want an access route to a qualification.

Course Fee
£590 London Youth members

£908 Non London Youth members 

Bursaries
There are a small number of bursaries available for youth clubs or projects who might find it difficult paying the course fee.

Level 3 Award in Youth Work

Application packs for 2012 are now ready! The new Level 3 Award in Youth Work is a national youth work qualification and is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Who the course is for: Youth Support Workers

• who are already involved in youth work/youth support work
• who will have already attained the degree of knowledge and skills provided by the Level 2 programme or its equivalent
• may have specialist responsibilities for aspects of a youth work programme, or may manage small teams.

Course Fee
£690 London Youth members

£1062 Non London Youth members

Bursaries
There are a small number of bursaries available for youth clubs or projects who might find it difficult paying the course fee.