NOCN
Level 2
QN: 603/5507/4
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NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 73 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
73 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England)
Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures in creating safe environments for young people
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of youth workers in safeguarding young people, vulnerable adults, colleagues, and themselves
- Conduct a risk assessment for a youth work setting, identifying potential hazards and control measures
- Evaluate safeguarding measures when using contemporary technologies in youth work
- Analyse how youth work practices contribute to the protection of young people
2
NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England)
Young People’s Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key stages of adolescent physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
- Explain the influence of adolescent development on youth work engagement and communication.
- Evaluate the role of youth workers in supporting young people through developmental transitions.
- Identify appropriate support services for adolescents facing developmental challenges.
- Apply knowledge of adolescent development to plan appropriate youth work activities.
3
NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England)
Theory of Youth Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key purpose and role of youth work in contemporary society.
- Identify and evaluate the fundamental principles guiding youth work practice.
- Analyse the contribution of youth work to the local community and young people’s personal and social development.
- Compare and contrast different models of youth work delivery, such as centre-based, outreach, and detached work.
- Assess the skills, knowledge, qualities, and values required for effective youth support work.
- Reflect on own skills, knowledge, qualities, and values in relation to youth support work standards.
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NOCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England)
Engaging and Communicating with Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of professional relationships and boundaries in supporting young people's development.
- Describe at least three different methods for engaging young people in youth work settings.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, including active listening, open questioning, and non-verbal cues, to build rapport.
- Plan a small-scale activity that supports young people's engagement with their local community.
- Identify appropriate sources of information to meet common young people's needs, such as health, education, or legal rights.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5507/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2020