Youth Work

This Modern Apprenticeship is for employees who want to pursue a career in Youth Work. It’s available at 2 levels so it's suitable for new entrants and for existing staff to develop their skills.

After completion, they could work for a range of organisation types, including:

• local authorities

• faith-based and charity organisations

• health services

• police

• fire brigade

The aim of the apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 is to offer an introductory qualification to people starting youth work careers. This will equip them to operate confidently in supported settings.

At SCQF Level 7 the apprenticeship offers a progression opportunity to practitioners who:

• have already demonstrated a basic competence in youth work

• are ready to assume greater levels of responsibility

• want to advance to the next stage in their youth work career

This apprenticeship is aimed at those who can show involvement in Community Learning Development (CLD) work.

Selection is based on potential ability to complete the award rather than specific academic ability.

Other factors which may influence the recruitment and selection process include:

• previous volunteer experience in community development work

• willingness to work unsociable hours

• ability to communicate well within a team

• working with people in general

When they complete the apprenticeship, candidates can aim for roles which involve youth work or related approaches.

Candidates who complete the Level 6 apprenticeship can progress to the Modern Apprenticeship in Youth Work at SCQF Level 7.

After completing either level, they can also progress their career in youth work or CLD with further qualifications including:

• HNC Working with Communities at SCQF Level 7

• Degree and Honours Degree in Community Learning and Development, Community Education or Community Development