This course is recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and is on the national Qualifications Framework. This Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) accredited Level 2 VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification) is designed for people working in a youth work setting (public, voluntary or private sector, paid or unpaid) who are either 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. It is a part-time course comprising of 100 taught hours over 7 months plus 80 hours of face to face work with young people.

The six units within the course represent those elements of the governmental National Occupational Standards for youth work deemed necessary for a qualification at Level 2. They have been designed by the national awarding body in conjunction with the National Youth Agency.

Course Units
• Establish relationships & maintain dialogue with young people.
• Enable young people to be active citizens.
• Enable young people to develop awareness of their self identity and being.
• Work as an effective and reflective practitioner;
• Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility.
• Work with young people to safeguard their welfare.

Participant application criteria
• 18yrs+
• completion of London Youth’s two day: ‘Introduction to Youth Work’ training course or evidence of similar; or working/volunteering with young people for at least 1 year or more.

Participants are expected to • Attend all the training sessions • Complete practical assignments to be undertaken in a youth work environment • Build a portfolio of evidence • Complete 80hrs fieldwork practice • Attend a minimum of five placement supervision sessions.

Dates
7th Jan 2010 - 28th Oct 2010

Hours
One evening a week (Thursdays 6 – 9pm)

Cost
£560 per participant. There are a small number of bursaries available for London Youth affiliated youth clubs or projects who might find it difficult paying the above fee. Please contact Beverley on 020 7549 8806 or email beverley.stephney@londonyouth.org.uk for more details or download a VRQ Level 2 Bursary Application Form.

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VRQ Level Three Diploma in Youth Work

This course is recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and is on the National Qualifications Framework.

This Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) accredited Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work is designed for candidates 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.

Those undertaking the programme may have specialist responsibilities for aspects of a youth work programme, or may manage small teams. The eight units within the course represent those elements of the governmental National Occupational Standards for Youth Work deemed necessary for a qualification at Level 3. They have been designed by the national awarding body, ABC Awards, in conjunction with the National Youth Agency.

Aims and Objectives
The course aims to provide progression to more advanced skills in youth work, and develop participants knowledge and understanding of youth work through a range of topics they can use practically with young people.

Course units
• enable young people to explore and develop their values and self-respect
• enable young people to work effectively in groups
• enable young people to use their learning to enhance their future development
• work with young people to design and develop sessions
• review progress and evaluate opportunities with young people
• manage your work and create effective work relationships
• investigate needs and provisions for young people and promote youth work opportunities
• identify relationships with other organisations and individuals

Participants are expected to: • attend all the training sessions • complete practical assignments to be undertaken in a youth work environment • build a portfolio of evidence • complete 120 hours fieldwork practice

It is appropriate for those working with the 11–25 age groups and it is recommended that participants undertake at least 50%of their fieldwork practice with 13–19 year olds, in line with recommendations in ‘Resourcing Excellent Youth Services’ (DfES, 2001).

Participant Criteria
Aged 18yrs plus In paid employment as a youth support worker or youth worker with specialist responsibility for aspects of a youth work programme. Responsible for supervising the work of small teams of paid and/or voluntary staff. Completed a VRQ Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work or have equivalent skills or knowledge. At least two years experience of working with young people

Dates
Dates for 2009-2010 are to be confirmed. They will be released shortly. Please contact Beverley Stephney on 020 7549 8806 or email  beverley.stephney@londonyouth.org.uk to be added to our mailing list.