Foundation Certificate in Youth & Community Work

... United Kingdom
... Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Students who successfully complete the Foundation Certificate have the option of progressing to the BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work course.

The Foundation Certificate course is distinctive in that students are able to obtain the Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3), the professional qualification for Youth Support Workers that allows you to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Obtaining this qualification and registration increases your employability options and may open up additional placement opportunities and part-time work during degree-level study.

The course is perfect for you if you are interested in pursuing a range of community-based professional practice career options. These options include careers in youth work, youth justice, youth mentoring, supported housing, alternative education, outdoor education, social justice, mental health and wellbeing, faith-based work, substance misuse, rights-based and participation projects in maintained and voluntary sector organisations across the UK and internationally.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels. Grades CC to include a Science/Food/Nutrition subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Work and Community


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Campus Name

Llandaff, Cyncoed


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,000 & International: £15,000 per year,


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