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Foundation Degree in Working With Young People

Study Level

Higher Education (Level 4)

Entry Requirements

An appropriate Level 3 Qualification, for example:

• HEFC
• BTEC National Diploma
• BTEC National Certificate
• A Levels
• or equivalent

This course is open to mature students who may or may not necessarily have any formal qualifications, but have suitable experience and interest in the subjects being delivered.

Course Content

• Professional Practice
• Social Context of Working with Young People
• Ethics in Practice
• Practice Skills and Personal
• Social Development and Professional Development

Why Tynemet

The programme has been designed in close collaboration with local employers, taking care to ensure that their needs are met and thus provide students with enhanced career opportunities. The workplace is at the heart of the course and will be a significant element of the learning for students on this course.

Suitability

This Foundation Degree is designed for anyone who has at least one year’s experience of working with young people. Because the course is based in the workplace you must be employed in a suitable position and have the support of your employer to enable you to complete the work-based practice elements.

Further Information

Start date: September 2009.

Progression To

On completion of the course you will be able to progress to a BA Hons at the University of Sunderland.

Course Code

1L0009

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“In view of the fact that it is some 35 years or more since I engaged in any form of study and I currently enjoy academic success which surpasses all of my expectations, I believe I can credit some of that achievement to the encouragement and support of my tutors. ”

Lesley Purvis, Foundation Degree in Counselling Practice