For Clubs, Groups & ProjectsYouth Worker Training & Development Programme
YCHIOW believes that young people deserve to be able to access high quality youth work services that will make a positive contribution to their lives both now and in the future. We have designed our training programme to enable participants to build a solid understanding of youth work; its values and principles. Our programme provides opportunities to share and develop ideas, to explore good practice and to move forward with work already being done.
We offer both an open-access training programme and an in-house service. Information about both of these training options can be found on this page including details of 'The Basics', our youth work induction programme. We also run the ABC Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice.
NEW! ABC Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice
From April 2012 we are running the ABC Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practise. This is a nationally recognised youth work qualification and part of the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF).
About the Qualification: The ABC Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice has been developed and designed to ensure that people who are working or wish to work in youth work settings have access to the necessary training and qualifications and are able to progress onto further qualifications. It is a Nationally Recognised Qualification and is part of the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF)
The Award is structured around the suite of values which distinguish youth work from other,
sometimes related activities involving young people. The core values of youth work are at the
heart of the qualification and are linked into the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for
Youth Work.
The course is designed to enable youth workers to develop a sound working knowledge of
youth work practice and an awareness of the local, social and political context within which
youth work activities are undertaken. In addition, youth workers will be required to demonstrate
a commitment to the values and principles which underpin and support all activities across
youth work.
For more information download our information sheet
To register for the course, download and complete a Learner Registration and Pre-Assessment Form
Booking Terms and Conditions: Level 2 Award
Youth Worker Development Programme and Timetable
Option 1, Our Open Access Programme (You Come to Us)
Our fun, relaxed sessions offer workers a chance to explore the key concepts and ideas of youth work, develop further skills, knowledge and experience to help develop their work with young people and build relationships with other organisations doing similar work.
21st April: Basic First Aid 9am-5pm (at the Red Cross Centre, Winnall in Winchester)
12th May: Dealing with Negative Behaviour, 10am-4pm
16th June: Introduction to Risk Assessment, 10am-1pm
29th September: Child Protection Awareness: An Introduction, 10am-4pm
13th October AM: Activity Ideas for Youth Workers, 10am-1pm:
13th October PM: Group Work Skills, 1:30pm-4:30pm
17th November AM: Introduction to Risk Assessment, 10am-1pm
17th November PM: Youth Worker Role & Responsibilities, 1:30-4:30pm
8th December: Basic First Aid, 9am-5pm (at the Red Cross Centre, Winnall in Winchester)
23rd February 2013: Child Protection Awareness: An Introduction, 10am-4pm
16th March 2013 AM: Activity Ideas for Youth Workers, 10am-1pm
16th March 2013 PM: Group Work Skills, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Download a Development Programme Timetable
Download a Development Programme Brochure
Option 2, In-House Training (We Come to You)
We also provide a wide selection of courses in-house for you and your team. Sessions can be delivered at a time and date that suits you and in a venue close to home. Each session lasts between 2.5-3 hours (although extended sessions are available for most of the topics listed).
Topics include:
NEW!!! Group Work Skills
NEW!!! Youth Work: Boundaries and Responsibilities
NEW!!! Activity Ideas for Youth Workers
Child Protection Awareness: An Introduction (B)
Introduction to Youth Work (B)
Planning, Doing and Reviewing Youth Work (B)
Positively Challenging Negative Behaviour (B)
Breaking the Ice with Young People
Getting Young People Involved
You and Young Leaders
Ice-breakers and Games
Going Off-Site and Doing Residentials
Introduction to Risk Assessment
Accrediting Young People’s Contributions
Peer Education Work
Coming Soon: Equal Opportunities in Youth Work
Choose from any of the wide range of topics listed or download our Youth Worker Development Programme for a more detailed view of each topic. You are also welcome to give us a ring to discuss your needs if you can’t see what you’re looking for. Our number is 01962 852307
The Basics (In-House)
If you are looking for an induction programme for new staff or those returning to youth work from a break then we can offer you ‘The Basics’, a 4 sessions programme covering the fundamentals of youth work
Child Protection Awareness
Introduction to Youth Work
Planning, Doing and Reviewing Youth Work
Positively Challenging Negative Behaviour
What other people have said about our programme...
“Course very good, lots of relevant and very important information provided.”
“Really informative way of developing your own knowledge/skills.”
“Flowed well with real life experiences.”
“I really enjoyed taking part in the course; it has given me a much better insight to what I should be doing as a youth worker and the person I should be as a youth worker.”
General Booking, Terms and Conditions
COSTS
Our programme is for those working with young people in an informal education setting such as a youth club, group or project.
We have designed our programme to make available to you regular and affordable opportunities. We aim to provide youth workers with the chance to gain and develop the skills necessary to help them do their job.
Option 1
The cost for attending sessions falling under Option 1 (You Come to Us) is as follows:
Members: £7.50 half day / £10 full day
Non-Members: £20 half day / £30 full day
First Aid for Members: £40
First Aid for Non-Members: £65
Options 2
In-House Training: We want to make our training as affordable and accessible as possible and in some cases it is possible to provide some training to our members at no cost. Members can choose one short traiing session as one of the 'freebies'. Where there is a cost for training we can support you to identify appropriate funding.
ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFORMATION
Full payment and a completed booking form must be received by the YCHIOW office no later than 2 weeks before the date of the course. Bookings will not be accepted without payment.
All training charges are non-refundable unless a minimum of 2 weeks notice is given in writing that you wish to cancel, (other than in exceptional circumstances in which case you must telephone the Chief Executive on 01962 852307).
Non-attendance without notification will incur a charge of £45 per participant (£80 for First Aid courses).
If we have to cancel a course a credit note will be issued for those participants registered to attend the next course within the period of one year.
Please note that a separate booking form for should be used for each course you wish to book.
Did you know that training courses are also open to non-members who are doing informal education work with young people? See the booking form for details of how to book and prices.