Aimed at practitioners who are looking to develop their Youth Work skills further. You will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice as part of this apprenticeship as well as Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT

To achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice, learners must achieve 32 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 12 credits from the optional units available.

Mandatory Units

Understanding youth work principles and practice  10 credits
Understanding intervention strategies in youth work  6 credits
Understanding principles, knowledge and skills in work- based practice in youth work  7 credits
Work-based practice in youth work  9 credits

Optional Units

Community development within a faith context   2 credits
Outreach and detached youth work   9 credits
Support young people who are looked after or are leaving care  3 credits
Provide information and advice to children and young people  3 credits
Support young people who are asylum seekers  3 credits
Caseload management  3 credits
Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential  3 credits
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy 2 credits
Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives 3 credits
Support children or young people in their own home  4 credits
Support young people who are involved in anti social and/or criminal activities  2 credits
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people  3 credits
Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people  3 credits
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school  2 credits
Support young people who are not in employment, education or training 2 credits
Support children and young people to have positive relationships  3 credits
Support the referral process for children and young people  3 credits
Support young people with mental health problems 3 credits
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring 4 credits
Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people 3 credits
Implementing exchange programmes  9 credits
Understanding exchange programmes 6 credits
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage  5 credits