Youthwork Practice
at City of Bristol College, Bristol · college
What the college says
The Youth Work course is aimed at those who are currently working with young people in a variety of young people's settings e.g. youth clubs, mentor roles, schools etc. The course will enable you to examine the theory underpinning youth work and link this to your practice and will help you to enhance your skills as a practitioner as well as your knowledge of the issues, development and pressures that young people are faced with.
What you need to get on
It is essential that you are undertaking either voluntary or paid work in a setting with young people aged 10-21 years.----Possession of an Enhanced DBS check(issued within the last 12 months)--Personal interview--You should be actively involved in planning and delivering sessions--Have a genuine interest in improving your skills to work with young people--Be working with young people in a youth work setting for a minimum of 3 hours per week----It is desirable that you have a flexible approach to gaining experiences in a range of settings:----Commitment--Being organised--Motivation to make a difference--Effective communication with teachers and group members--The willingness to reflect on yourself and your actions--
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
College Green Centre
St George's Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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