Youth Work SVQ2
What is special about this course?
The SVQ in Youth Work at level 2 is a requirement of the Scottish Social Services Council for people who are employed in the youth work field in support worker roles. The target audience for the SVQ in Youth Work are people who are support workers in all services for young people.
Entry requirements
Work Based
- Suitable employment full or part time, voluntary or paid, in youth services
- Work in a youth setting at a support level
Full Time
- NC Child, Health and Social Care group award plus two National 5 awards
- Five National 5 qualifications at C or above including one literary subject eg English, History, Geography, Psychology or Care
- Satisfactory interview
It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification. To achieve the level 2 SVQ in Youth Work candidates will complete four mandatory units and one optional unit. This SVQ 2 in Youth Work is work-based and has a structured, but flexible, delivery. Students are assessed in the workplace to allow you to demonstrate your competence.
The SVQ in Youth Work helps to develop skills and knowledge already gained in a Youth Work setting
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Work based
You will be supported in the workplace and will be allocated an assessor who will mentor you and assist you to prepare your portfolio of evidence. Drop-in sessions in Alness and Thurso are also available to help you gather evidence and prepare your portfolio. You are strongly encouraged to attend these.
This SVQ can be studied as a full time student, where you will undertake four days equivalent work placement, preparing you for a career within a youth work setting, plus one days attendance at College.
How long will my course last?
1 Academic Year
- Full-time: one academic year
- Part-time: 12 months
Where can I study my course?
- Thurso
- Alness
- Dornoch
- Work Based
Start date
- Full-time: Intake in September each year
- Part-time: Intakes in September and March each year
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
Funding
- Full-time: students should apply for full-time bursary funding
- Part-time: students should apply for funding through a SDS Individual Learning Account https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-learning-accounts-ila
- The College has a limited number of Modern Apprenticeships available for this award
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Enhanced employment opportunities
- Youth Work Level 3
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Youth Work SVQ2
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