Introduction to Youth Work Practice

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Who is the course for?

The qualification is designed for those who are 16+ and are interested in working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity, in particular:
• young people who have undertaken a personal development
programme or similar
• those who have an interest in, but no substantial experience
of, working with young people and
• people who are not ready for, or are unsure about,
undertaking other formal training in this area

Course content
An introduction to the youth work sector:
• Safe Working Practice
• Effective Team Work
• Working with Young People in the Local Environment
• Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
• Self Assessment for Youth Work

Assessment
The work will be assessed through portfolio evidence and tasks to be completed in a youth work setting.

Equipment & materials
Non specific.

This course is 1 evening per week over 12 weeks with additional hours for assessment, fieldwork and presentation. The course covers the basic skills and understanding of youth work practice, including values, approaches, standards, equality and diversity, youth participation and health and safety.

For people nominated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, you must be a volunteer or paid Youth Worker in a Youth and Community Setting in Tower Hamlets. For non LBTH nominated students you will need to achieve a successful interview with the Youth Work Training Co-ordinator.

For all students, you must have a work-based supervisor who will support and assist you during the course.