Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles

Online

English with some Welsh

Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles

Course Code: K26R0001A

Are you interested in working with young people aged 11-25 years? This is the first step into qualifying as a Youth Support Worker.

22 weeks

03/11/2026

Certificate provided

£95 (for eligible Learners living in Wales) / £0 (Learners from outside of Wales)

This is a tutor-led online course

22 weeks

This course runs for 6 months with lessons for 3 hours a week from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesdays

Fully accredited

This is an accredited course certificated by AGORED

Course Delivery - Courses are delivered during term time - Online - on Miccrosoft Teams

Course Assessment - To complete this qualification, you need to complete tasks using a range of assessments methods including written assignments, video recording, audio recording, PowerPoints with notes and academic posters.

You are also required to complete 35 hours of placement in a youth work setting under supervision of a qualified youth worker who holds a Level 3 or above qualification in Youth Work.

Timetable / Taught Session: - Tuesdays – Half Days – Online - on Miccrosoft Teams

03/11/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
10/11/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
17/11/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
24/11/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
01/12/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
08/12/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
15/12/26 9.30 – 12.30pm
05/01/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
12/01/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
19/01/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
26/01/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
02/02/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
16/02/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
23/02/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
02/03/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
09/03/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
16/03/27 9.30 – 12.30pm
06/04/27 9.30 – 12.30pm

The Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles qualification is composed of 4 areas of study (units) that supports you to develop the skills and knowledge you need when working with young people in a range of youth work settings. To achieve the Award you must achieve all 4 units:
1. Principles of Youth Work
2. Young People's Development
3. Engaging and Communicating
4. Safeguarding

Entry to the course is subject to a successful application. You must be able to evidence the following in order to complete the application: Age 16 years+, a current Enhanced DBS certificate (within 3 years) or evidence from the update service, agreed placement with a suitably qualified placement supervisor.
Additional course requirements - If successful on application, you will need to complete an essential skills assessment during the induction sessions of the course. The results will be used to support you during your course.

The Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles is taught at the equivalent standards as A*-C GCSE.

When you have achieved the Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles you can progress to access the Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice. You will need to be 18 years to enroll onto the Level 3. Completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice will allow you to register with Education Workforce Council (EWC) Wales as a Youth Support Worker.

You will need a laptop with access to the internet. Courses are either delivered face to face or online via Microsoft teams (MST). You will be assessed via Moodle which is an online platform. Adult Learning Wales can support with digital equipment if required. Placement in a youth work setting under supervision of a qualified youth worker who holds level 3 or above qualification in Youth Work.

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