Youth and Community Work (JNC) (with Foundation Year)
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About this course
This is an exciting course, specially designed for those wanting to work positively with children, young people, marginalised groups and communities. *It has been ranked first in Wales for learning community in the National Student Survey 2019 (WGU analysis of National Survey of Students 2019).
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will also lead to an Agored Cymru Level 2 & Level 3 Youth Work accreditation.
Through this course, you can gain a professional youth work qualification endorsed by Education Training Standards Wales with over a third of your time in placement activities. Successful completion of the course will allow you to register with the Education Workforce Council in Wales as a Youth Worker. There is also the option to study a faith-based route in the first year and exit with a Certificate in Higher Education Youth and Community Work (faith-based), or to top up the full degree and JNC Qualification*.
As well as placement opportunities in Wales and the UK, there are also opportunities for a part-funded placement through the Erasmus programme with a university in Europe.
The youth and community department at Wrexham Glyndwr University is regarded as the "home of youth work in Wales", having offered education and training to the youth and community sector for more than 43 years. As such the department has excellent links with employers across North Wales, North West England, and the Midlands, and it works in partnership with organisations across the statutory, voluntary and third sector.
Please be aware it may be necessary to work outside of normal working hours, e.g. during evenings or over weekends, whilst on placement due to the nature of this profession.
Students on the faith-based route that wish to gain the full JNC professional qualification will need to complete a further 20 credit module at level 4
Key Course Features:
•Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
•A degree programme with professional endorsement, and course content aligned with National Occupational and Professional Standards in the sector.
•Opportunities for continuing professional development through additional training opportunities and professional networking on a course with strong links with employers and local training providers.
•Learn and gain experience with 800 hours of supervised fieldwork practice, with a placement in each year of study. This can be in a variety of settings either in the UK or internationally.
•Start the academic year with a learning experience with a partner project to see youth work skills in action.
•Develop skills in teamwork, positive communication, working with groups and individuals, reflective practice and leading others.
•Develop knowledge and core skills for youth work practice and informal education that are transferable to work with children, young people and adults in a range of different settings.
•1st in Wales for learning community in the National Student Survey 2019 (WGU analysis of National Survey of Students 2019).
Modules
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The Youth and Community Work Foundation year will introduce students to the theories of Youth and Community Work and how they can be applied and evidenced in practice. Students will be given an overview of the concept of young people’s development, anti discriminatory practice, as well as 100 hours placement opportunity. You will gain the necessary skills to work with young people and communities, as well as the academic skills to progress further in Higher Education.
MODULES
• The Skills You Need - This module aims to ensure that you develop key academic, personal and professional skills required for successful study at High Education. The module focuses on developing the necessary practical, intellectual and communication skills to allow you to progress through the Honours Degree and prepare students for employment and further study.
• Youth and Community Work in Practice 1 - This module aims to give youth and community work students an overview of youth work practice and theory. It is an opportunity for students to apply learning from class in a practice environment; focussing on theory of youth work and reflective practice, whilst ensuring they work towards safeguarding themselves and others. This module contains 50 hours of placement activity.
• Young People’s Development - This module explores the concepts of adolescence and young people’s physical, emotional and psychological development; analysing how this impacts on young people’s lives, and the role of the youth and community worker in supporting young people through the transition into adulthood.
• Contextual Studies - This module aims to introduce students to a broad variety of contemporary issues to stimulate discussion and debate. It will enable students to relate their area of interest to the issues presented.
• Youth and Community Work Practice 2 - Building on learning from Youth and Community Work Practice 1, students will develop more advanced knowledge and skills for youth and community work practice. This will include an understanding of the importance of conversation and dialogues in building professional relationships, the ability to plan and deliver group work activities, and recognising the causes of challenging behaviour. This module contains 50 hours of placement activity.
• Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Youth and Community Work - This module supports the student to reflect on their own values in relation to anti-discriminatory practice in youth and community work. It will explore how prejudice and discrimination impact on youth and community work delivery and the barriers that young people face in society.
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
In year two you will study the values and principles of youth and community work, creative skills and group work, and develop a knowledge of safeguarding and multi-agency working.
MODULES
• Placement 1 - Preparation for Professional Practice
• Values and Principles of Youth and Community Work
• Working Creatively with Groups
• Working Together to Safeguard Others
• Theological Reflection (option)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES
• Placement 2 - Integrating Professional Practice
• Political and Sociological Perspectives in Youth and Community Work
• International Youth Work
• Research Methods
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES
• Placement 3 – Leading in Professional
• Research
• Leading in Contemporary Youth and Community Work Practice
• Professional Supervision
• Critical Analysis of Education in Youth and Community Work
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods include in-practice tasks, reports, essays and presentations. You will need to undertake a dissertation as part of your final assessment.
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glynd?r University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
The course is delivered using a range of inclusive and interactive methods that model the values and principles of the sector, these include face-to-face as well as online learning activities, lectures, small group work, individual tutorials and supervision sessions, online and blended learning, guided independent study, and work-based placement activities.
Throughout the duration of the full degree programme you will be involved with 3600 hours of learning (1200 per academic year for a full time student), this will normally include 800 placement hours in total over three years, and remaining hours will be distributed between scheduled learning activities and guided personal study.
Typically, taught sessions will be held over two week days each trimester, with remaining days set aside for placement work and/or personal study. There will be a block placement opportunity at Level 5. Assessment methods used across modules will include: essays, reflective writing tasks, individual and group presentations, practice-based portfolios, and project reports, research reports.
The Uni
Wrexham
Wrexham (Main Campus)
School of Social and Life Sciences
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