Youth Work Level 3

Description

The Level 3 NVQ in Youth Work is a qualification for full or part time youth workers or volunteers working directly with young people between the ages of 11 and 25.

Qualification overview

The level 3 qualification recognises the ability to gain, and where relevant apply, a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. The qualification provides an overview of where, how and why the candidate can make contact with young people, how to establish rapport and boundaries, and organisational procedures on health and safety. The qualification is structured to allow the candidate to work at their own pace, with their own assessor during working hours.

It is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, people working independently or in some areas, supervising and training others in their field of work.

Timescale

3 to 18 months dependent on the candidates competencies.

Content

Core 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
* Manage your work and create effective work relationships

Optional units

* Enable young people to access and use information and make decisions
* Enable young people to be active citizens
* Advocate on behalf of young people
* Identify relationships with other organisations and individuals
* Build and maintain partnership work
* Promote a culture of health and safety
* Investigate needs and provisions for young people and promote youth work opportunities
* Review progress and evaluate opportunities with young people

Awarding body

The awarding body for this qualification is Edexcel.

Assessment

Candidates must complete four core units plus four optional units in order to gain the full award. Assessment is through direct observation within a youth work setting combined with inspection of supplementary evidence such as assignments, professional discussion, witness testimonies and work products.