Youth Work, SVQ Levels 2 and 3

YOUTH WORK, SVQ Levels 2 and 3
Qualification Scottish Vocational Qualification at Level 2 and Level 3

SCQF level : 5/6

Availability

• Thurso
• Wick
• Alness
• Work based
• Drop-in sessions in Thurso, Wick or Alness

Start As required - contact course provider

Duration Two years

Career From Level 2 to Level 3 then other relevant qualifications, e.g. BA Child & Youth Studies

Curriculum areas
Care

Course summary A work based qualification for those working with young people

Course description You will be assessed in the workplace and will be allocated a college tutor who will mentor you and assist you to prepare your portfolio of evidence. To help you do this you may attend evening drop-in sessions at Alness, Thurso or Wick.

As part of the SVQ Level 2 course you will study:

DC1P04 - Establish relationships and maintain dialogue with young people

DC1R 04 - Work as an effective and reflective practitioner

DC1T 04 - Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility

DC1V 04 - Work with people to safeguard their welfare

Also available are the following optional units:

DC17 04 - Enable young people to access and use information and make decisions

DC18 04 - Enable young people to be active citizens

DC19 04 - Support young people in tackling problems and taking action

DC1A 04 - Advocate on behalf of young people

DC1C 04 - Enable young people to develop awareness of their self-identity and being

DC1D 04 - Work with young people to design and develop sessions

DC1E 04 - Work with young people to manage resources for events, activities or projects

DC1F 04 - Review progress and evaluate opportunities with young people

For the SVQ Level 3 course you will study:

DC14 04 Enable young people to work effectively in groups

DC15 04 Enable young people to use their learning to enhance their future development

DC16 04 Manage your work and create effective work relationships

Group B Optional Units

DC1G 04 Investigate needs and provision for people and promote youth work opportunities

DC1H 04 Identify relationships with other organisations and individuals

DC1J 04 Build and maintain partnership work

DC1L 04 Provide Information to aid policy formation and the improvement of practices and provision

DC1N 04 Promote a culture of health and safety

How do I join?
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Note that this course has been approved by ILA Scotland and it is therefore possible to use an Individual Learning Account to help offset the cost of the course, or to pay for individual study units as you study them