Phase 5 SCQF Level 4
Students on this course will have had a varied background and aspirations
of working with young people. A place on the course is subject to an
interview process.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Step into Youth Work is designed to introduce young people to the various
aspects of youth work and what is required to make the first steps into a
career in this field. The course aims to develop skills such as, motivation, selfconfidence, team building, as well as an understanding of basic Youth Work
legislation, boundaries, safeguarding and challenging behaviour.
You will look at the historical aspects of youth work and where we are today.
You will explore the current issues facing young people today including the
various legislation and the different approaches needed, such as engagement,
confidence-building and teamwork.
The course is 3 days per week and students are expected to find a voluntary
position outwith college time. This course includes:
• What is Youth Work?
• Young People Today and Challenging Behaviour
• Youth Work and Ethics
• Boundaries and Safeguarding
• Creative Digital Media Project
• Employability within Youth Work
• Youth Work with Assessments
This course is full-time and runs for 18 weeks starting in January and
September. It is available at our Kilmarnock Campus.
Having completed this course you will be ready for
the next step in your journey, either into further
education or a career with a youth organisation.
Courses you can move on to are NC Health and
Social Care, HNC Health and Social Care, NC
Working with Communities, HNC Working with
Communities. Successful completion has also lead
to employment.