A practical course for youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: create a safe space for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; engage young people meaningfully and celebrate and recognise their achievements.
Ready for Youth Work is a practical course designed to give youth workers an understanding of the National Youth Work framework and other key elements when working with young people. The aims of this course are to empower youth workers and volunteers to create a safe and supportive environments for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; and meaningfully engage young people in various youth group activities. As well as facilitating awareness sessions on Emergency First Aid and Child Protection.
Please note – Emergency First Aid Awareness and Child Protection Awareness are not accredited courses in their own right and aim to give attendees an introductory understanding.
Accreditation for the overall Ready For Youth Work course is available at SCQF level 3, through completion of your own Dynamic Youth Award, you will be asked to do some portfolio building both during the sessions and in your own time.
Duration: 6 days mandatory