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.
If you are interested in any of our courses either as an individual learner or as an employer please contact us by email or by telephone on 01962 852307 to discuss you needs.
Option 1, OPEN ACCESS TRAINING
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. Sessions take place in Winchester unless otherwise stated.
The Basics: Portsmouth. A free of charge, 4 part course for those working in the voluntary and community sector or in a volunteering role in Portsmouth that will cover the topics listed below. Sessions take place at The Civic Offices in Guildhall Square.
- Introduction to Youth Work: Thursday 31st January, 6:30-9:30pm
- Child Protection Awareness: Thursday 28th February, 6:30-9:30pm
- Planning, Doing and Reviewing Youth Work: Thursday 28th March, 6:30-9:30pm
- Positively Challenging Negative Behaviour: Thursday 25th April 6:30-9:30pm
23rd February 2013: Child Protection Awareness: An Introduction, 10am-4pm (taking place in Winchester)
16th March 2013 AM: Activity Ideas for Youth Workers, 10am-1pm (taking place in Winchester)
16th March 2013 PM: Group Work Skills, 1:30pm-4:30pm (taking place in Winchester)
For a full list of dates
Download a Development Programme Timetable
For a full list of available courses
Download our Training Programme Flyer
For detailed descriptions of all courses
Download a Development Programme Brochure
To book a place on any of our open sessions please complete and return a Booking Form
COSTS
Members: £7.50 half day / £10 full day / £40 First Aid
Non-Members: £20 half day / £30 full day / £65 First Aid
Option 2, IN-HOUSE TRAINING
We 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). Custom-made sessions are also available to meet your learning needs.
Choose from any of the wide range of topics listed in our
Youth Worker Development Programme
COST OF 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 through our 'freebies' offer. Members can choose one short training session as one of theIR 'freebies'. Where there is a cost for training we can support you to identify appropriate funding. Please contact us to get a quote.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are able to offer the following qualifications:
Level 2 Award and Certificate in Youth Work Practice
Level 3 Award and Certificate in Youth Work Practice (The Level 3 Certificate is a JNC Recognised Youth Work Qualification)
Level 2 Award and Certificate in Working with Young People
ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Management: Next course starting in January 2013. Spaces are available for learners in the voluntary and community sector in Hampshire at a heavily subsidised rate of just £100 per learner.
TRAINING BEING DELIVERED FOR THE ALLIANCE (WITH HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL)
We are delivering a range of training sessions aimed at learners working with young people in the voluntary and community sector in Hampshire. This training is mostly available free of charge (a small charge applies for qualification courses). A small number of places are available on most courses for learners working outside the HCC area.
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WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR TRAINING...
“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.”
ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFORMATION
Where applicable, 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, per half day. (£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 hat additional terms and conditions may apply to some courses and these will be detailed on the booking form. Please read all terms and conditions carefully and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
If you are interested in any of our training either as an individual learner or as an employer please contact us by email or by telephone on 01962 852307 to discuss you needs.
Did you know that we provide training for youth workers and a wide range of other professionals working with young people in informal settings. Contact us to discuss your training needs for working with young people on 01962 852307.