Youth Work PDA

What is special about this course?

This is a beginner’s course for full time or part time Youth Workers and volunteers. The course would suit candidates who may have little or no knowledge or experience of youth work, and also those working in the sector whom may have considerable experience of youth work in a paid or volunteering capacity but who have no formal qualifications in youth work. It is the first national introductory level Youth Work qualification in Scotland to be accredited and available to volunteers and paid staff and will form part of a framework of SQA qualifications for the sector.

“Youth work plays a key role in delivering the principles outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 12, the right of the young person to voice their opinion, have their views listened to and be taken seriously. By engaging young people in social activism, youth work builds citizenship, respect for human rights and a sense of mutual responsibility.”

(Youth Link Scotland)

The award could also be utilised for the continuing professional development of staff and volunteers from other professions:

• voluntary sector staff and carers, including foster carers
• education staff — teaching staff, guidance staff, classroom assistants, family
• support liaison workers, etc.
• careers advisors
• advice and guidance staff
• emergency services staff
• counsellors
• social work staff — including through care and aftercare workers

Entry requirements

• Communications at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent

The award is comprised of three Higher National Units:

• Understanding and Exploring Youth Work
• Engaging with Young People
• Delivering Youth Work

Fees

For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.