OCN level 2:

Introduction to Youth Work

NOCN Level 2  New! Introduction to Youth Work

(Understanding Youth Work Principles and Practice level 2 (QCF))

This interactive, practical course draws on real life scenarios to build confidence and youth work practice skills.

The course is run over 7 weeks including 3 evening sessions, a tutorial and tasks based in the learners youth work setting. Learners will complete a workbook including written assignments and a Journal as evidence for assessment.  This course will give learners time in their youth work setting to put into practice learning from the evening sessions and complete the written assignments.

Participants should expect to undertake an average of 4 hours learning each week in order to complete this course. They will also be expected to attend all of the evening sessions and tutorial.

This course contributes to the NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice (QCF).

Who is it for?

·            Learners must be aged 18+, working with young people aged 13 and over

·            Learners must be working (paid or unpaid) in a youth work setting (av. 3 hrs pwk)

·            Learners must have been in their youth work setting for at least 6 months

·            Proof of identity, address, CRB check and eligibility will be required

 

Course Content and dates

Wednesday 18 April		Session 1: Understand the purpose and role of youth work intervention
Wednesday 2 May		Session 2: Understand the skills, knowledge, qualities and values required to practice within youth work
Wednesday 16 May		Session   3: Tutorial
Wednesday 25 May		Session 4: Understand the principles and practice of equal opportunities

Sessions will be 6.45 pm – 9.30 pm at Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich

Course fees

This course is heavily subsidised at £45 per learner for VCS groups through funding secured by Young Suffolk. Other providers will be charged the full rate of £140.

To apply for this course please send your completed application request form and cheque payment payable to ‘Young Suffolk’ to:

Alison Archbold, Communications Manager, Young Suffolk, Rm 9,Castle Hill Community Centre
Highfield Road, Ipswich, IP1 6DG

Please note applicants who get a place will be advised around 3 weeks before the course start date. After this sucessful applicants cheques will be banked.

Applicants not getting a place will be advised and their cheques returned 3 weeks before the course start date.

Please complete the booking form and return to us at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, IP4 2EZ with your cheque to apply for a place.