Youth Work - Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
1 September 2025
5 June 2026
Location
Ballymena (Farm Lodge)
During the 1 year full-time course Learners will complete three qualifications to prepare them for the world of work or higher/further education study.
You will Study:
Work placement is mandatory to complete full qualifications.
It will be assessed by your lecturer and/or assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in the workplace, an online portfolio of evidence and written assignments, other evidence gathering methods may also be used. Students will be required to undertake work placement.
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice qualification enables progression to further learning in this sector including higher education courses. It may also contribute to further employment opportunities within the youth work sector. You can also progress to Ulster University to study the Level 4 Community Youth Studies Certificate.
You must:
In the event of oversubscription, the College will use the enhanced criteria:
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Applications are closed. To register your interest email Admissions.
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Work placement is mandatory to complete full qualifications.
It will be assessed by your lecturer and/or assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in the workplace, an online portfolio of evidence and written assignments, other evidence gathering methods may also be used. Students will be required to undertake work placement.
During the 1 year full-time course Learners will complete three qualifications to prepare them for the world of work or higher/further education study.
You will Study:
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice qualification enables progression to further learning in this sector including higher education courses. It may also contribute to further employment opportunities within the youth work sector. You can also progress to Ulster University to study the Level 4 Community Youth Studies Certificate.
You must:
In the event of oversubscription, the College will use the enhanced criteria:
Course Fees
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
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