Course details

±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6)
NZQF Level 6

About the course

Qualification overview This qualification is designed for people who are entering the youth development sector as youth workers while also providing a credential that recognises the skills, knowledge and competencies of those already employed in the industry. In addition, the qualification is suitable for people seeking professional development opportunities with a youth development focus within a health and wellbeing or social services setting. Graduates will be able to work within a framework of youth development practice that is informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Youth Work Codes of Ethics, the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa, the nine Core Competencies for youth workers, and legislative requirements.

About the provider

Start a career and contribute to ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ’s social good The growing and vital health and wellbeing sectors have a shortage of qualified workers. There are significant employment opportunities for young people to start a lifelong, rewarding career. Through on-the-job training such as an apprenticeship, there’s an opportunity to earn while you learn, get practical skills and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification without taking on a student loan. Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, we support ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ workplaces to run workplace training programmes for their staff. Visit the Careerforce website for more information: https://www.careerforce.org.nz/

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