The NOCN Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Youth Work Practice (England) are designed to prepare learners to lead work with young people in a range of youth work settings.
The Level 3 Diploma is suitable for learners who have completed the Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (which is required for those wishing to work as a JNC qualified Youth Support Worker) and wish to extend their knowledge of and skills in specialist subject areas.
Learners studying the Level 3 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma must undertake work experience of 60 and 80 hours respectively, in a youth work environment (paid or unpaid) throughout their learning journey.
Min Credits : 37
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 37 credits to achieve the qualification. 25 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory group and a minimum of 12 credits must be achieved from the Optional Group.
Min Credits : 25
Description: The learner must achieve 25 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging and Communicating with Young People | M/617/9603 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Group Work within a Youth Work Setting | A/617/9619 | 4 | Level 3 |
| Reflective Practice in a Youth Work Setting | M/617/9617 | 2 | Level 3 |
| Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting | D/617/9600 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Theory of Youth Work | T/617/9599 | 4 | Level 2 |
| Work-based Practice in Youth Work | K/617/9616 | 6 | Level 3 |
| Working with Behaviour that Challenges in Youth Work Settings | T/617/9618 | 2 | Level 3 |
| Young People’s Development | K/617/9602 | 2 | Level 2 |
Min Credits : 12
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from the units in this group.
| Current Funding | View Funding |
| Title | Type | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update - NOCN Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Youth Support Work (Diploma) | Amendment | B25-107 | 30/7/2025 |