Free Level 3 Youth Work Practices Course in Oldham. Evening classes run at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time over 18 weeks. This course is open to Greater Manchester residents. You'll develop the skills to lead youth work in a range of settings, including clubs, projects, and community programmes. You'll also need to complete 60 to 80 hours of work experience in a youth work environment alongside your studies. A phone interview takes place before enrolment to check suitability.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. The NOCN Level 3 Certificate Youth Work Practice is designed to prepare learners to lead work with young people in a range of youth work settings. It is suitable for learners who need minimal support. This is for employees who deliver operational youth work and who undertake duties on their own initiative or who have supervisory responsibility for small projects, such as one night a week clubs. Workers with these responsibilities will receive leadership and operational guidance from professionally qualified youth workers.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, you are expected to be at, or working towards, a Level 2 English. A pre-enrolment, informal interview, by phone, to check your suitability and eligibility will take place with an advisor. Learners studying the Level 3 Certificate must undertake work experience of 60 and 80 hours respectively, in a youth work environment (paid or unpaid) throughout their learning journey.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills to plan and lead activities with young people.
You'll learn how to support young people's personal and social development.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep young people safe.
You'll build knowledge of youth work values, ethics, and professional practice.
You'll learn how to work with young people in community and voluntary settings.
You'll develop skills to supervise small projects and take initiative in your role.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at the centre on evenings. Assessment is through written assignments and evidence gathered from your work experience placement. You'll complete 60 to 80 hours of practical youth work experience alongside your classroom study. Before you start, you'll have an informal phone interview to confirm your suitability for the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: work directly with young people in community settings.
Youth Club Leader: plan and run activities for young people.
Detached Youth Worker: engage young people in outreach and street-based work.
Learning Mentor: support young people in schools or alternative provision.
Community Development Worker: lead projects that benefit young people locally.
Voluntary Sector Project Coordinator: manage small youth-focused programmes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (England): the next step for those moving into more senior youth work roles or supervisory positions.
Level 5 Diploma in Youth Work: recognised for those aiming toward professional youth worker status with JNC endorsement.
Foundation Degree in Youth Work or Community Development: a higher education route for those wanting to deepen their practice and theory.
