Open Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 603/6032/X
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    Open Awards Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (England) (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 73 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    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.

    1

    Engaging and Communicating with Young People

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of building professional relationships with young people in youth work
    • Understand the different ways of engaging with young people
    • Understand the importance of good communication skills for youth work activities
    • Be able to communicate with young people to develop a professional relationship
    • Be able to support young people in engaging with the local community 6 Understand how to support young peoples information needs
    2

    Safeguarding in a youth work setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures, in providing a safe environment for young people
    • Know about roles and responsibilities in relation to keeping young people, vulnerable adults, self and colleagues safe in youth work settings
    • Be able to assess risk in a youth work setting
    • Understand how to safeguard young people when using contemporary technologies
    • Understand how youth work can help protect young people
    3

    Theory of Youth Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key purpose and role of youth work
    • Understand key principles of youth work
    • Understand the role of youth work in the young person’s local community
    • Understand different models of youth work delivery
    • Understand the skills, knowledge, qualities and values required to practice as a youth support worker
    • Understand own skills, knowledge, qualities and values required to practice youth support work
    4

    Young People’s Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how young people develop during adolescence
    • Understand how knowledge of adolescence impacts on youth work
    • Know where young people can get support during adolescence

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6032/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2020