Together with the Regional Youth Work Units we manage the bursary funding scheme for youth work courses on behalf of the Department of Culture Media and Sport.
Together with the Regional Youth Work Units we have been selected by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport since 2019 to offer and distribute a number of youth work training bursaries across the country. This bursary scheme opens up exciting opportunities in the youth work profession, as well as the chance to specialise in different areas of youth work, or progress into a leadership role.
Youth work is a rewarding career choice, providing the satisfaction of enabling young people to build their skills and confidence and discover their talents working with young people in a range of settings, including schools, healthcare and secure environments.
Whether you are a school leaver, volunteer or are looking for a career change, these bursaries could help you to progress within this vital, vibrant sector.
The qualifications
Please click below to find out a little bit more about each qualification on offer through the bursary programme.
Please be aware that different qualifications are available in different regions of the country. Please complete the form at the bottom of this page to find out what is available to you.
Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles
The Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles is an introductory accredited Youth Work qualification that builds confidence and skills.
The Level 2 Award can be delivered in several ways. Your local region may offer it as either a face to face or a blended (online and face to face) course. Also available is a self-led version with access to tutor support delivered through the NYA academy’s national programme.
Please complete the form below to discover which of these are available to you.
Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice
This qualification embraces the National Occupational Standards for youth work and is JNC recognised with endorsement by ETS England and Wales. It supports the skills and knowledge learners need to become a competent Assistant Youth Support Worker.
Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice
Delivered over 9 units, this course supports the skills and knowledge that learners need to become a competent Youth Support Worker. It embraces the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work and is JNC recognised with endorsement by ETS England and Wales.
Learners who already hold a Level 2 qualification may be able to undertake the Level 3 Certificate as a “Top-up” course. Please complete the form below for more details.
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice
Delivered over 13 units, this course supports the skills and knowledge that learners need to become a competent Youth Support Worker.
It embraces the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work and is JNC recognised with endorsement by ETS England and Wales. Learners who already hold a Level 2 qualification may be able to undertake the Level 3 Diploma as a “Top-up” course. Please complete the form below for more details.
Level 4 Certificate in professional development
This qualification is only available to those who have already completed a level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Youth Work or a related discipline.
It is designed as professional development for those engaged directly in Youth Work or through multi-agency work and can be delivered in two variations. It is not JNC recognised. Please complete the form below for more details.
Please note, the units on the Leadership and Management route of the course have been Institute Approved for our learners/delegates. All learners on this pathway now have the option to also have a Studying Membership to The Institute of Leadership, which means they have access to The Institute’s unique, curated library of online leadership development resources via their award-winning e-learning tool, MyLeadership.
