FAQs – Training
How can I book a place?
Please email training@sgplayscheme.co.uk to register your interest and we will contact you as soon as new dates are confirmed.
How much does it cost?
Level 2 Award = £650
Level 3 Diploma – £1250
Are there any bursaries or funding available?
We currently get allocated bursaries from DCMS (Government) for a specific number of qualifications each year. The bursaries are there for people and organisations that would struggle to pay. Please contact Ternaya on 07510 380595 to discuss.
Do I have to attend all sessions?
Yes, it is ideal if you are able to attend all of the sessions. Sessions are held weekly on Zoom. There are also a few Saturdays across the course which are compulsory for attendance. All learners must attend a minimum of 80% of taught sessions to pass the course.
When do sessions take place?
Where possible, we deliver 1 evening per week (6-9pm) and 1 morning per week (9.30am – 12.30pm). You need to attend 1 of these sessions every week.
Do I need to be working / volunteering in youth work?
Yes. To complete the level 2, you must be volunteering or working for at least 3 hours per week in a youth work setting (senior school, alternative education, youth centres, detached youth work, youth housing, mentoring etc).
To undertake the level 3, you need to have at least 6 months experience of youth work. You will need to be able to deliver a 4 week programme within your setting (will be discussed in class).
If you are not currently volunteering / working in a youth work setting, we can support you to get a volunteering placement.
What does the course involve?
For the Level 2 Award, there are 4 units:
- Unit 1 – Theory of Youth Work
- Unit 2 – Engaging and Communicating with young people
- Unit 3 – Adolescent Development
- Unit 4 – Safeguarding in youth work settings.
For level 3 Diploma, you do the 4 units above, then an additional 10 units:
- Unit 5 – Behaviour that challenges in youth work setting
- Unit 6 – Reflective practice in Youth Work
- Unit 7 – Group work in Youth work
- Unit 8 – Work Based Practice
- Unit 9 – Anti-discriminatory Practice
- Unit 10 – Referrals and Signposting
- Unit 11 – Understanding how youth work supports young people who are LGBTQ+
- Unit 12 – Principles of supporting young people with regard to relationships and sexual health
- Unit 13 – Understand how youth work can support young people’s mental health and wellbeing
- Unit 14 – Support young people who are not in education, employment or training or that have been excluded from school.
Are there any exams?
No, for each unit there is a workbook to be completed. We work through the workbook during taught sessions.