About the course

Youth and community workers play a central role in today’s society, working in a wide range of formal and informal educational settings, supporting individuals’ personal and social development and enabling them to realise their potential.

　　The Foundation Certificate in Youth & Community Work at Cardiff Met aims to equip you with the skills, values, confidence, experience and knowledge necessary to fulfil the Level 3 professional requirements for youth work and to progress to the BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work.

　　This programme is distinctive in that you are able to obtain the Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3), the professional qualification for Youth Support Workers. This qualification is endorsed by Education & Training Standards Wales (Youth Work) and is delivered in partnership with Monmouthshire Youth Service.

　　All lectures are undertaken in small cohorts and delivered by qualified staff with significant experience in youth and community work. You will be on placement throughout the course in a wide variety of youth and community settings. These placement opportunities will enable you to obtain the 100 hours of youth work experience required for progression on to the BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£10,250

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Cardiff Metropolitan University

IELTS - 6.0 overall with no sub score lower than 5.5, TOEFL Internet Based Test​ - 72. Applicants to the BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (Youth Work) should have a minimum of 100 hours recent and relevant professional experience in the field of youth or community development work, or a ly related profession, verifiable via production of a reference from an appropriately qualified youth and/or community work practitioner. In addition, all applicants should have 80 points from at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent). Typical offers may include: 80 points from at least 2 A Levels to include grades CC, Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma with an overall grade of MMP, CACHE Diploma with grade C (minimum 96 points), 80 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers (minimum grade considered at Higher is H4), 80 points from the Scottish Advanced Highers to include grade DD, 80 points from the Access to Higher Education Diploma , Be qualified as a Youth Support Worker (Level 3 Certificate in Youth work or NVQ/VRQ Level 3) or equivalent qualifications in the Community Development sector.

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff Metropolitan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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