Youth work apprenticeship and NVQs. These qualifications have been developed to enable candidates to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become a youth support worker or a youth and community worker. It is aimed at those working in: youth work environment - public, voluntary or the private sector, Youth Work qualification covers: Six units are studied: - Establishing relationships with young people - Working as an effective and reflective practitioner - Working in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility - Working with young people to safeguard their welfare - Enabling young people to access and use information and make decisions - Work with young people to design and develop sessions

1. How to:
Gain a QCF or
Apprenticeship
in Youth Work

2. Qualifications
If you are successful on a QCF course or Apprenticeship
you can look to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice.
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Youth Work.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Youth Work.

3. Apprenticeships
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Youth Work :
 Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice.
 Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities & Rights in Health.
 Level 1 Functional Skills English & Maths.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Youth Work :
 Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.
 Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities & Rights in Health.
 Level 3 Functional Skills English & Maths.

4. Why are the Qualifications Important?
Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice:
Will help you become an: Assistant Youth Support Worker
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice:
Will help you become a: Youth Support Worker

5. Youth Work
“The Youth Work Qualifications are about helping
young people fulfil their potential through personal and
social development.”
It is about providing young people with challenges and
new experiences, but at the same time allowing them
to be creative, active and have fun which is all part of
an informal education that helps young people to
develop their own voice and identity.

6. Youth Work/
Informal Education
In Youth Work/Informal Education, no two days
of work will be the same.
Every young person has a unique situation, so you could
be doing all sorts of things. For example, offering
counselling and support, developing projects that tackle
issues, or organising activities like sports and drama.
You’ll need to come up with creative ways to reach young
people, and be able to build relationships with them.

7. Management
There’s an administrative side to Youth Work as well.
You might be involved in:
Helping manage volunteers or part-time staff,
Helping apply for grants, keep records of your work,
Networking with other professionals including
social workers, teachers & probation officers.

8. For More Information
Please contact:
Peter Langley
Head of Programmes- Education on
peter@pathwaygroup.co.uk
Or Call on: 0121 707 0550