Youth Work Training
Courses Available
Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles
Level 3 Certificate (JNC recognised) in Youth Work Practice
Level 3 Diploma (JNC recognised) in Youth Work Practice
All courses are accredited through the awarding body NOCN (National Open College Network)
Courses are endorsed by the National Youth Agency (NYA) with bursary opportunities available for learners (LINK)
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Do you have the passion and drive to support and empower and enable young people to develop holistically?
Our Youth Work Training courses at AIMCommunity provide you with the essential knowledge, reflection and opportunity for developing practical and professional Youth Work skills within your chosen placement (voluntary or paid).
With a range of course options and flexible delivery, including both online and face to face, our Nationally recognised Youth Work Training courses delivered by experienced Youth Workers are ........
Find out more about which course is best for you.......
Entry Requirements for all course
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At least 3 months voluntary or paid experience working with young people aged 11-19
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You must have a paid or voluntary position secured for the duration of your course, a minimum of one hour a week
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You must have a line manager/supervisor who is a qualified Youth Worker (Level 3 JNC and above). Your line manager/ supervisor is an essential part of your course and someone who will support you with the practical elements of your qualification. Your line manager/ supervisor must be in agreement to supporting you throughout this course and will need to be available to you regularly. More information will be sent to your line manager/supervisor once you have been accepted onto the course/
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Have already completed a Level 2 Safeguarding children and young people course
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Be able to attend both online and face to face sessions and access teaching material using our online platform
Courses
Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles is a course for learners aged 14+ who are new to working with young people, part time youth workers or learners who work with young people in different settings, ie school, sports etc.... LINK TO A NEW PAGE?
Level 3 Certificate (JNC recognised) in Youth Work Practice for learners aged 16+ already working with young people in a voluntary or paid placement who want to develop their skills and practice, specifically with leading and supervising young people.
Level 3 Diploma (JNC recognised) in Youth Work Practice is for learners aged 16+ who have a voluntary or paid placement and wish to develop their knowledge and skills further - LINK to PAGE
Youth Work Training FAQ's
What are the entry requirements?
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Whilst there are no academic requirements for the course, all learners are expected to have a basic level of written and verbal English to meet assessment criteria
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At least 3 months previous voluntary or paid experience working with young people aged 11-19
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You must have a paid or voluntary position secured for the duration of your course, a minimum of one hour a week
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You must have a line manager/supervisor who is a qualified Youth Worker (Level 3 JNC and above). Your line manager/ supervisor is an essential part of your course and someone who will support you with the practical elements of your qualification. Your line manager/ supervisor must be in agreement to supporting you throughout this course and will need to be available to you regularly. More information will be sent to your line manager/supervisor once you have been accepted onto the course/
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Have already completed a Level 2 Safeguarding children and young people course
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Be able to attend both online and face to face sessions and access teaching material using our online platform
What is the cost of the course?
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Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles - £650
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Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (JNC Recognised) - £1,150
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Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (JNC Recognised) - £1,350
*opportunity to pay in instalments
Is there any funding support available?
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There are some limited funding opportunities through the NYA to cover the cost of courses. Enquiries can be made either directly to us, or through the NYA website (LINK)
Can I get a refund if I drop out of the course?
How old do I have to be to do the course?
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Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles - a minimum of aged 14
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Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice - a minimum of 16
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Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice - a minimum of 16
How will the course be delivered?
We deliver hybrid learning, both online through Zoom and face to face at one of our AIMCommunity centres. The majority of the learning will be delivered online on a Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30pm. To provide flexibility......
How long will the course take to complete?
Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles - 6-8 months
Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice - 18 months
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice - 18 months
Do I need to already have a paid job with young people?
You don't need to be in paid employment, but you must already have either a paid or voluntary placement where you are regularly (at least one hour a week) engaging with young people.
In addition, Level 3 learners will need to be able to lead a group of young people and have a placement/ paid role where
What opportunities will this course give me?
Why does it matter if I have qualification in Youth Work?
How is the course assessed?
Do I have to attend all of the sessions?
What is the cost of the course? Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles - £650 Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (JNC Recognised) - £1,150 Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (JNC Recognised) - £1,350 *opportunity to pay in instalments
