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View Qualification : NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/0692/4
Title
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
National Open College Network
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
31-Jan-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Apr-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
13.1 Teaching and Lecturing
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
44
Min Credits at/above Level
42
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
289
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
333
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
289
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Coursework, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions

N/A

Structure Requirements
For the achievement of the NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF), Learners must achieve a minimum of 44 credits. 32 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units in Group A. A minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 and above must be achieved from the optional units in Group B. An additional employer rights and responsibilities (ERR) unit is available for practitioners taking this qualification as part of an apprenticeship framework in Youth Work.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
O
Label
O
Name
Overarching group
Group Requirements
Mandatory Group A and Optioanal Group B
Minimum Credit Value
44
Maximum Credit Value
44
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 32 credits from the four mandatory units in this group.
Minimum Credit Value
32
Maximum Credit Value
32
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
4
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding Youth Work Principles and Practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/602/6386
Title
Understanding Youth Work Principles and Practice
Organisation Name
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
75
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Understanding Intervention Strategies in Youth Work Settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/6387
Title
Understanding Intervention Strategies in Youth Work Settings
Organisation Name
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Understanding Principles, Knowledge and Skills in Work-based Practice in Youth Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/602/6388
Title
Understanding Principles, Knowledge and Skills in Work-based Practice in Youth Work
Organisation Name
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
55
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Work-based practice in Youth Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/6389
Title
Work-based practice in Youth Work
Organisation Name
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
9
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 or above from a choice of twenty-five optional units in this group.
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/1329
Title
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/1334
Title
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/1337
Title
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Caseload management
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/1343
Title
Caseload management
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/1349
Title
Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/1357
Title
Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to have positive relationships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/1369
Title
Support children and young people to have positive relationships
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/9777
Title
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support children or young people in their own home.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/0132
Title
Support children or young people in their own home.
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/1381
Title
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support the referral process for children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/1386
Title
Support the referral process for children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/1695
Title
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/1698
Title
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/1699
Title
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people who are looked after or are leaving care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5224
Title
Support young people who are looked after or are leaving care
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/5231
Title
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support young people with mental health problems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5240
Title
Support young people with mental health problems
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5242
Title
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support young people who are not in employment, education or training
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/5259
Title
Support young people who are not in employment, education or training
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support young people who are involved in anti-social and/or criminal activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/5261
Title
Support young people who are involved in anti-social and/or criminal activities
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support young people who are asylum seekers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/5278
Title
Support young people who are asylum seekers
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding Exchange Programmes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/501/1544
Title
Understanding Exchange Programmes
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Implementing Exchange Programmes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/501/1542
Title
Implementing Exchange Programmes
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Outreach and Detached Youth Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/501/1538
Title
Outreach and Detached Youth Work
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Community Development within a Faith Context
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/501/9432
Title
Community Development within a Faith Context
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
C
Label
C
Name
Additional unit for ERR
Group Requirements
This is an additional unit of ERR for those taking the qualification as part of the Apprenticeship for Wouth Work.
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/2954
Title
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
3
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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