Youth Work

This Modern Apprenticeship is for employees who want to pursue a career in Youth Work. It’s available at two levels, so it can be used for new entrants or to help existing staff develop their skills.

Once someone completes the Youth Work Modern Apprenticeship, they could work across a range of different organisations. These include:

• local authorities

• faith-based and charity organisations

• health services

• police

• fire brigade

The apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 is an introductory qualification to people starting a career in youth work. This'll equip them to work in supported settings with confidence.

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

• have already shown basic competence in youth work

• are ready to take on 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 a candidate's potential to complete the award, rather than specific academic ability.

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

• previous volunteering 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 youth work roles or similar positions.

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

After completing either level, candidates can study additional qualifications to progress their career in youth work or community learning and development. These qualifications include:

• HNC Working with Communities at SCQF Level 7

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