Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles
Through the NYA Bursary Scheme, Youth Focus South East in partnership with Oxfordshire Youth are offering fully funded places for the Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles. This is an introductory qualification that has been developed with industry experts including the National Youth Agency, this qualification embraces the National Occupational Standards for youth work. There are four mandatory units in the qualification which underpin the core skills and knowledge learners need to work towards becoming a competent Assistant Youth Support Worker. Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following:
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- The key purpose and role of youth work including the skills, knowledge, qualities and values required to practice
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- Safeguarding in a youth work setting, including how to protect young people when using contemporary technologies
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- Young people’s development and how youth work can support young people during adolescence
On completion of this course learners may choose to progress onto the Level 2 / Level 3 qualifications The course is due to start at the end of June 2023 and will be completed in December 2023. Learners will attend online workshop sessions and following this complete a workbook for each module to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Full support will be given to learners throughout the course from the assessors and Oxfordshire Youth staff.
To sign up for the course please complete the online application form – https://forms.office.com/e/iDGfU4m6RD
Deadline for applications – 26th June 2023
