Inspire, encourage and nurture. Our Level 6 Integrated Youth Work Apprenticeship, delivered through off-the-job training one day per week and drawing on your work-based learning, enables you to become a catalyst for change and make a real difference to the lives of young people in your community.
Three A-levels at grades CCD or above
Or BTEC triple grades MMP or above
Or Access 3-36 D/M with min 3D
And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above*
A DBS check** and an interview is conducted jointly with employers
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and students. All students are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Duration 3 years
Non standard applicants are welcome and will be considered on an individual basis
Applicants should have sufficient practical experience prior to commencement of the course (i.e. 100 hours) and must be employed 30+ hours per week in a suitable setting.
* To meet the apprenticeship standard, Apprentices require L2 English and Maths prior to End Point Assessment (EPA); we recommend this is achieved prior to entry to the programme.
For Apprentices with an ECHP or legacy statement, the minimum requirement is Entry L3; BSL qualification is required for those whose primary language is BSL.
** DBS checks should be carried out by employers
We have over 25 years' experience in training outstanding youth and community professionals.
As a student at Marjon you will be welcomed into the student community.
The course is accredited by the National Youth Agency (subject to validation).
The flexible design enables a diverse student body from across the South West region, providing opportunities to learn from each other.
The university offers all students the best support with digital information and learning, and pastoral care.
The research active programme team are recognised leaders in their field.
Please note: This course is subject to validation which means that it is either a new course or that the content is currently being updated. You can apply for this course now while some of the details of the course are being finalised by the University. Please contact the course leader if you would like further information.
The current issues facing young people and communities, and how youth and community work helps address these issues.
The best practices for engaging with young people and fostering positive relationships.
How youth and community workers develop and implement effective programmes and initiatives that meet the needs of the community.
How youth and community workers effectively collaborate with other organisations and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
The ethical considerations and challenges involved in working with young people and communities, and how can these be navigated.
Developing the key skills and competencies required to be an effective youth and community worker, and how can these be maintained over time.
A JNC Professionally Qualified Youth Worker, with the ability to work across the public and voluntary sectors, in a range of settings, including youth and community work organisations, housing projects, and in public health-related projects.
Youth Work is a distinctive body of professional practice held together by a commitment to a set of shared values: participation, inclusion, empowerment, partnership and learning. Teaching on the programme is aligned with the educational processes that apprentices use in community settings, whilst recognising the formal and assessed nature of the degree. Apprentices’ ability to apply academic theory to their direct work with young people and communities is crucial to their achievement of professional status.
Assessments reflect and enhance the duties and skills required within your employment, with assessment tasks based on coursework (essays, reports, academic posters, reviews, blogs), presentations and assessed professional practice files that include reflective practice and self-assessment.
Tracy is excited to be leading this innovative and collaborative programme that supports the development of youth and community professionals across the south-west region.
Fees UK students: 拢The fees for this course are covered by your employer and the Government. You will not be required to pay any tuition fees or take out a tuition loan.
As an apprentice, you will be paid a salary as an employee. Through the Apprenticeship Levy of the supporting organisation (your employer), the following services are provided at no cost: tripartite reviews, End-Point Assessment (EPA), access to course-specific equipment, facilities and associated academic services including the library, study skills training, IT support, student support and wellbeing services, and membership of the Student Union.
You should budget for these potential additional costs:
Note for employers: For larger employers, apprenticeship levy funding can fully meet the costs of training, assessment and certification. For smaller employers, funding may be available to support fees. Please contact the Programme Leader for further details.
Jon worked for 20 years as a youth worker before joining Marjon in 2003. He brings his knowledge and commitment to youth work to his teaching and research. He is particularly interested in the impact of policy on practice as well as theory and practice of youth and community work, as well as outdoor education. In 2018 Jon led a major research project into the value and impact of Youth Work on the lives of young people in Europe.
I have been a practicing youth and community worker for 25 years. I started my youth work career as a volunteer and over the years worked my way up to full professional practice and management.
I spent most of my time working in the Voluntary/Community Sector where I developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that the sector, successfully navigating the continually changing professional landscape.
My various roles required me to develop skills in project management, staff management and development, professional supervision, funding management, and partnership working.