New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work

New Zealand Skills and Education College

Subject area

Youth Work

Qualification

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Entry requirements

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the youth work sector with youth workers who have operational and theoretical knowledge skills and attitudes to practise youth work independently.

This qualification is intended for people to enhance their skills, knowledge, and practice as a Youth Worker.

Graduates will be able to work autonomously under professional supervision and contribute to positive youth development outcomes in diverse and defined contexts.

Graduates will uphold positive youth development approaches and practice that are informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Mana Taiohi, current positive youth development frameworks and legislative requirements.