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Diploma in Youth Work Practice

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Qualification name Diploma in Youth Work Practice
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Skills and Education Group Awards
Learning method Online
Course type Higher Education
Course start date Flexible
Cost £2,000.00
Cost description Complete cost inclusive of tax

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To complete the qualification, learners must achieve 37 credits — including 8 mandatory units: Theory of Youth Work Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting Young People’s Development Engaging & Communicating with Young People Group Work in a Youth Work Setting Working with Behaviour that Challenges Reflective Practice in a Youth Work Setting Work-Based Practice in Youth Work Plus optional units tailored to your role — discussed before programme start.

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Professional Discussion Obseravations Assignments Study Research Tasks Question and Answer Sessions Witness Testimonies Skills Gap Analysis

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Individuals who successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (England) may progress onto appropriate Level 3 programmes as a pathway to Foundation Degrees and Higher Education. The Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (England) is the qualification required for those wishing to work as a JNC (Joint Negotiating Committee) qualified Youth Support Worker.

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