Training Catalogue

Youth Scotland offers a wide range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders.

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Training type

Our training matrix gives you an idea of what’s available.  Most courses are offered free, except where otherwise listed, and can be delivered online or in-person.  These are for adult workers/ volunteers/leaders aged 16+

Intro to GIRFEC
Trusted Adults
This short workshop aims to raise awareness of GIRFEC and the language and tools within the policy.
29 August 2024
Introduction to Risk Assessment
Trusted Adults
This introductory workshop is designed to support youth workers in risk assessing youth work activities.
Mental Health Matters
Trusted Adults
A training programme to support the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in staff, young people and families
Various dates
Advanced Streetwork
Trusted Adults
The Advanced Streetwork workshop is aimed at those who are looking to take the next step in their detached youth work journey.
Introduction to Streetwork
Trusted Adults
Facilitated by TD1 Youth Hub, this workshop is designed for those new to streetwork and for those wanting to refresh their knowledge base, it will focus on important steps to consider before delivering streetwork, what streetwork is and isn't and some scenarios based upon real examples of what to expect.
Streetwork Practice
Trusted Adults
Facilitated by TD1 Youth Hub, this workshop is for those who are moderately experienced in streetwork and looking to refresh practice with other youth workers.
Bored Meetings?
Trusted Adults
This interactive workshop introduces youth workers to the 'Bored Meetings?' resource pack through participation in its activities.
Conflict Resolution
Trusted Adults
A training programme designed to making sense of the principles and practices of violence prevention for those working with young people.
Better lives, principles and practice of violence prevention with young poeple
Trusted Adults
A training programme designed to making sense of the principles and practices of violence prevention for those working with young people.
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Awards Training

For training related to the Youth Scotland Awards (Hi5 Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards or Youth Achievement Awards) follow the link below to the relevant awards pages:

Awards Training