Professional Development Award in Youth Work

This exciting course will offer youth workers and volunteers from youth groups the chance to undertake a nationally recognised SQA qualification in youth work.

National SQA accredited award at SCQF Level 6, the PDA in Youth Work is made up of three units: Understanding and Exploring Youth Work, Engaging with Young People and Delivering Youth Work. Participants will be required to complete all three units, three assessments and undertake a practical placement and observation within their workplace or the youth club/group where they volunteer.

£100 charge will apply per participant (Youth Scotland Member price).

Duration: 6 days over 4 months

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Course Dates:

Each session will take place in-person at Youth Highland, The Pillar Box, Dingwall.

Unit 1

  • 31 August, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 1 September, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 19 September (Assessment, 12:00 noon)

Unit 2

  • 28 September, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 29 September, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 17 October (Assessment, 12:00 noon)

Unit 3

  • 2 November, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 30 November, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • 19 December (Assessment, 12:00 noon)

 

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If you have any questions or queries, please contact Julie Middlemiss Brown at julie.middlemissbrown@youthscotland.org.uk.