​The Level 2 Award Youth Work Principles is an introductory qualification that prepares learners to begin working with young people in a range of youth work settings.

 

The Level 2 Award Youth Work Principles will help develop the knowledge and skills required to competently work towards, or carry out, the role of an Assistant Youth Support Worker.

 

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with an industry-recognised qualification and the confidence to support the personal and social education of young people.                                 

 

Unlike the Level 2 Certificate Youth Work Practice, Level 2 Award Youth Work Principles does not carry any professional qualification endorsement from ETS England or Wales.

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• 73 guided learning hours

• Minimum age: 16 years

 

Progression

 

The Level 2 Award and the Level 2 Certificate are the first step on a qualification ladder for learners who want to become JNC qualified Youth Support Workers.

 

Learners who achieve the Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice may wish to complete additional units to obtain the Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice.

 

Learners may also consider progressing onto the Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Youth Work Practice.