Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF)
at North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
This youth work course is great if you are thinking of a career in teaching, TA or a sports coach for example. This Level 3 course gives you skills and opportunities to develop your confidence in working alongside others. Youth work helps young people learn about themselves, others and society, through formal and informal educational activities which combine enjoyment, challenges and learning. This whole course is about developing people skills to work with young people. The skills you learn are transferable into other careers which require face to face communication.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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