Youth Work SCQF 7 SVQ4

What is special about this course?

The SVQ Youth Work at SCQF Level 7 is work-based, meaning you'll gain your qualification while carrying out your day-to-day role. You will demonstrate your competence through real-life practice, supported by experienced assessors.

Entry requirements

  • You must be working as a Youth Worker for this work based course.
  • Developing Youth Work Values and Principles – building trusting relationships, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Planning, Delivering and Evaluating Youth Work Programmes – designing activities and projects that support young people's personal and social development.
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection – ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people.
  • Group Work and Participation – encouraging young people to engage, lead, and make decisions.
  • Reflective Practice and Professional Development – improving your skills and understanding as a youth work practitioner.

How will I study my course?

  • Work based
  • Online

  • Learning is completed online through a virtual portfolio, which you'll be given access to after you enrol.

     

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Online
    • Work Based

Start date

September and February

Fees

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What can I do on completion of my course?

Progression and Career Opportunities

Completing the SVQ Youth Work (SCQF Level 7) opens doors to a range of career pathways in youth and community work. Graduates may progress to roles such as:

  • Youth Worker / Youth Support Worker
  • Community Learning and Development (CLD) Worker
  • Youth Engagement or Participation Officer
  • Support roles in schools, charities, and voluntary organisations

Further study opportunities may include:

  • HNC or Degree in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work, or Social Sciences
  • Professional development courses in counselling, mental health support, or education

This qualification also strengthens your employability across related sectors such as education, social care, and the voluntary/community sector.

Is there more information available online?

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