Youth Work

What does the course consist of?

The ABC Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Youth Work is made up of four mandatory units and two of the optional units below.

Mandatory Units

Enable young people to explore and develop their values and self respect
Enable young people to work effectively in groups
Enable young people to use their learning to enhance their future development
Mange your work and create effective working relationships

Option A Units – Choice of TWO excluding any gained at Level 2

Enable young people to access and use information, and make decisions
Enable young people to be active citizens
Support young people in tackling problems and taking action
Advocate on behalf of young people
Enable young people to develop awareness of their self-identity and being
Work with young people to design and develop sessions
Work with young people to manage resources for events, activities or projects
Review progress and evaluate opportunities with young people

Option B Units – Choice of TWO Units

Investigate needs and provision for young people and promote youth work opportunities
Identify relationships with other organisations and individuals
Build and maintain partnership work
Provide information to aid policy formation, and the improvement of practices and provision
Develop teams and individuals to enhance the quality of youth work
Promote a culture of health and safety

How long is the course?

Level 3 learners are expected to complete within 9-12 months. However, progress is determined by the individual and it is possible to achieve in less time.

What does the course lead to?

The course leads to the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification. Level 3 is a recognised qualification for entry to higher education and is also a requirement for NVQ Assessors in Youth Work, so this could be a possible career aim.

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Orchard Skills Centre official opening

Orchard Skills Centre on Drake Street, Rochdale was officially opened on 23rd February, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Keith Swift and Ms Sue Etchells.

Orchard Training Solutions; Hopwood Hall College’s Employer Engagement Arm developed the skills centre after the government launched the Response to Redundancy (R2R) initiative in mid 2009. The aim of the project is to help individuals who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and make training available so they can broaden their skill range and increase their employability.

The College’s Vice-Principal for Finance & Corporate Services, John Spindler, and the College’s Vice-Principal for Skills, Dr O J Rahim, members of the College executive, local government representatives, partners, tutors and students attended.

The opening provided an opportunity for the many organisations who work with the skills centre to meet and celebrate the successes that the project has enjoyed so far.

Jane McAuley, R2R Project Co-ordinator said: “In just a short space of time since the skills centre opened in early November, we’ve already had learners who have completed training courses, secured job interviews and accepted job offers. In an area of high unemployment like Rochdale, this is a fantastic achievement.”

Siobhan Probert of Syke, a former hairdresser, had been unemployed for several months when she called in to the skills centre to enquire about the training opportunities available. Siobhan said: “The staff at the skills centre were friendly and really helpful. I wanted to get into office work and they put me on the office skills course followed by basic and intermediate IT. I got help updating my CV and was back in employment within 2 months of contacting them. I’d recommend anyone who is in my situation to contact the skills centre.”