Course overview
NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (England) City of Bristol CollegeThis qualification will help to prepare learners to begin working with young people in a range of youth work settings. Youth work helps young people learn about themselves, others and society through informal educational activities that combine enjoyment, challenge and learning.
Youth workers typically work with young people aged between 11 and 25. Their work seeks to promote young people’s personal and social development and enables them to have a voice, influence and place in their communities and society as a whole. This course, co-designed in partnership with Bristol Play and Youth Alliance, offers an exciting opportunity to become part of the Play and Youth Sector in Bristol. Developed alongside the sector, the skills, knowledge and learning are tailored to equip you for a future within this field.
You will gain valuable experience working with children and young people aged 8-19, with an introduction to Play and Youth Work Principles and a focus on working with children and young people in the community in Bristol. Throughout the course, you’ll engage in real-life delivery across the city, providing a strong foundation for future opportunities within the sector.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| ZGF1608D01-1 | 01/09/2025 - 26/06/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 9.75 | Enquire | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals who are interested in working in the community industry within Play, Youth, and Green spaces. This course is an introductory qualification to enable learners to understand how to work with young people in a range of youth work settings.
What you'll learn
You will learn:
- Engaging and Communicating with Young People
- Group Work Within a Youth Work Setting
- Reflective Practice in a Youth Work Setting
- Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting
- Theory of Youth Work Work-Based Practice in Youth Work
- Working with Behaviour that Challenges in a Youth Work Setting
- Young People’s Development Social Action
- Trauma Informed Practices
With much more, including real-world experiences within a youth environment.
Course entry requirements
4 GCSE grade 3 and above including Maths and English.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
The course is delivered through assessment-based approaches, which include both internal assessed units and practical-based portfolio building.
Future career and study opportunities
Future progression: Level 3 Youthwork, Level 3 Play work, Level 3 Healthcare, Level 3 Education and Early years.
The course will give a good insight into careers within the industry.
