Recognised Youth Work Qualifications Progression in Wales

Progression: the Route of Recognised Youth Work Qualifications in Wales Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma/Masters (Initial qualifying & post qualifying) You can stop at any stage. Youth Support Workers working at that level do not need to complete a degree. 120/180 Credits More Level 3 More Certificate in Youth Work Practice Level 3 Level 2 Diploma in Youth Work Practice Certificate in Youth Work Practice 27 Credits Note: Some universities offer a Foundation year level before Level 4 which may include the Level 3 Certificate in YW Practice. Note this will use one year of your student finance. More 36 Credits 26 Credits More More More More More Level 4 Level 6 Level 5 Certificate HE Youth & Community Work Honours Degree in Youth & Community Work (includes L4 & L5 training) Diploma HE/Foundation Degree Youth & Community Work 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits More More More No level More More More Entry & Level 1-2 Introduction to Youth Work More More JNC recognised qualifications (UK & all of Ireland) View JNC Key Duties View JNC Key Duties Further information CPD/PL = Professional Learning that takes place throughout your career Further information www.etswales.org.uk

Back with solid fill Introduction to Youth Work No level This can be own organisation s induction, training or qualifications at different lengths and complexity. Includes CWVYS Stepping Stones course and Agored Level 1 introduction. Entry & Level 1-2 Introduction to Youth Work You are aged 14+ and may be interested in working with young people in the future.

Back with solid fill Further Education Level 2 Certificate JNC Assistant Youth Support Worker (includes Level 2 Award) Level 2 These workers assist in the delivery of operational youth work under the leadership and guidance of professionally qualified youth workers. Certificate in Youth Work Practice Awarding organisations: 26 Credits Apprenticeship also available You are aged 16+ or just starting out in youth work. You have limited experience in youth work and would like to work with young people as a Youth Support Worker.

Back with solid fill Further Education Level 3 Certificate JNC Youth Support Worker (includes Level 2 Award) These workers deliver operational youth work under the leadership and guidance of professionally qualified youth workers. Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice Awarding organisations: 27 Credits Apprenticeship also available This enables you to register with the Education Workforce Council You are aged 18+ and have some experience in youth work. You would like to work with young people as a Youth Support Worker and can also use this experience to access HE programs.

Back with solid fill Further Education Level 3 Diploma JNC Youth Support Worker (includes Level 3 Certificate) Prepares you to lead work with young people in a range of youth work settings and specialise in subjects that are particularly relevant to you or your work. Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice Awarding organisations: 36 Credits This enables you to register with the Education Workforce Council You are aged 18+ and have some experience in youth work. You would like to work with young people as a Youth Support Worker and can also use this experience to access HE programs.

Back with solid fill Higher education achievements at this level alone do not qualify you as a JNC qualified youth worker, however learning at this level forms part of the BA (Hons) degree Youth & Community Work (titles may vary depending on the university) Level 4 Certificate HE Youth & Community Work Training providers: 120 Credits You have A levels, a Level 3 YSW qualification, or relevant experience and wish to qualify as a Professional Youth Worker. This enables you to register with the Education Workforce Council

Back with solid fill Higher education achievements at this level alone do not qualify you as a JNC qualified youth worker, however learning at this level forms part of the BA (Hons) degree Youth & Community Work (titles may vary depending on the university). Level 5 Diploma HE/Foundation Degree Youth & Community Work Training providers: 120 Credits Total: 240 Credits You have A levels, a Level 3 YSW qualification, or relevant experience and wish to qualify as a Professional Youth Worker. This enables you to register with the Education Workforce Council

Back with solid fill Higher Education Level 6 & 7 JNC Professional Youth Worker Level 6 These workers carry responsibility for the delivery, design and development of youth work along with operational management responsibilities. Honours Degree in Youth & Community Work (includes L4 & L5 training) Training providers: 120 Credits Total: 360 Credits This enables you to register with the Education Workforce Council You have A levels, a Level 3 YSW qualification, or relevant experience and wish to qualify as a Professional Youth Worker.

Back with solid fill Higher Education Level 7 JNC Professional Youth Worker These workers carry responsibility for the delivery, design and development of youth work along with operational management responsibilities. Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma / Masters (initial qualifying & post qualifying) Training providers: 120/180 Credits You have a relevant degree and some experience of youth work and would like to be JNC qualified or extend your learning post qualifying.

Back with solid fill JNC Assistant Youth Support Workers assist in delivering operational youth work and follow directions. JNC Professional Youth Workers carry responsibility for the delivery, design, and development of youth work and can have operational management and strategic responsibilities. JNC Youth Support Workers deliver operational youth work and undertake duties on their own initiative or who carry supervisory responsibility for small projects, such as one night a week clubs. Example of Key Duties: Performing all the duties for youth support workers; Managing and developing a range of services; Managing and developing staff and facilities; Working with other agencies to develop services across the community; Designing, leading and implementing a youth work curriculum; Leading project development and implementation. Example of key duties include: Working directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities, services and facilities; Assisting in and providing advice and support to local community groups and agencies; Day to day administration to ensure smooth running of services; Assisting in the motivation, retention, developing and support of staff and volunteers; Contributing to service development by planning, delivering and monitoring of local provisions; Implementing equality and diversity policies; Establishing and maintaining relationships with young people and community groups; Maintaining quality of service provision including giving directions to other workers; First line management responsibility for workers and volunteers, including recruiting, developing and initial disciplining of staff; Initiating and monitoring developments of services, particularly with other agencies; Performing and ensuring the discharge of administrative duties (including budget control, records keeping and health and safety).

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