Who is this course for?

Having engaging, qualified and professional Youth Workers is the corner stone of what we do. And the Level 2 and 3 Youth Work courses helps youth and community workers to do this and develop their career.

The courses are open to everyone, and will set you up for a fulfilling career in youth work. What is learnt makes an impact, as seen by these quotes from managers and learners alike.

“She really is flying and loving the training, her work and development.” MANAGER 2022

“Everything I have learned I have been able to use in the workplace and has helped me build better relationships with young people.” LEARNER 2022

Why train with Turtle CYP?

Our Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles and Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice courses are accredited by the NOCN – National Open College Network. The Level 3 Diploma is also endorsed by the JNC (Joint Negotiation Committee) for youth and community workers.

We are an NOCN Approved Centre, running courses using a mix of online teaching, face to face sessions, and hands on experience (we can help you find a placement if required).

What does the course involve?

For the Level 2 Award, there are 4 units:

Unit 1 – Theory of Youth Work
Unit 2 – Engaging and Communicating with young people
Unit 3 – Adolescent Development
Unit 4 – Safeguarding in youth work settings.

For Level 3 Diploma, you do the 4 units above, then an additional 10 units:

Unit 5 – Behaviour that challenges in youth work setting
Unit 6 – Reflective practice in Youth Work
Unit 7 – Group work in Youth work
Unit 8 – Work Based Practice
Unit 9 – Anti-discriminatory Practice
Unit 10 – Referrals and Signposting
Unit 11 – Understanding how youth work supports young people who are LGBTQ+
Unit 12 – Principles of supporting young people with regard to relationships and sexual health
Unit 13 – Understand how youth work can support young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Unit 14 – Support young people who are not in education, employment or training or that have been excluded from school.

41 new learners started their journey to become Youth Work professionals in 2023. 25 have passed their Level 2 Award. 21 continued on to complete the Level 3 Diploma and so far 14 have completed that.

For those in the Somerset Youth Work Alliance a special certificate presentation took place at the end of January 2024 to celebrate their achievements. 50 guests attended, including their managers, Councillors and Commissioners.

How much does it cost?

Level 2 Award = £650

Level 3 Diploma = £1250

Course dates and times

The next Level 2 course starts in the late Autumn 2024 in Somerset and Patchway, South Gloucestershire. Those who have already passed their Level 2 and want to progress to Level 3 can join in July 2024 and finish on November 2024.

Learners will attend weekly sessions on Zoom on either Thursday 6-9pm, or Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm. There will be 2 x face to face Saturday sessions in the Level 2, and an additional 2 x face to face Saturday sessions in the Level 3.

Interested? To register an interest or for further details, please email us: training@turtlecyp.co.uk

Level 2 and 3