Youth Work Practice - Level 3 Certificate
New
Course
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
25 Weeks
Start & End Date
6 October 2026
4 May 2027
Time
13:45-16:45
Location
Ballymena
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice qualification is designed to develop and enhance competence in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a group work programme in a youth work context. It builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained through the OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice and places emphasis on the accreditation of learning from direct practice with young people in a group work setting. The objectives of the qualification are to enable you to:
You can progress on to the UU Level 4 certificate in Youth Studies or UU BSc Hons Community Youth Work.
You must be:
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £259 | £167 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
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
New
Course
The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice qualification is designed to develop and enhance competence in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a group work programme in a youth work context. It builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained through the OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice and places emphasis on the accreditation of learning from direct practice with young people in a group work setting. The objectives of the qualification are to enable you to:
You can progress on to the UU Level 4 certificate in Youth Studies or UU BSc Hons Community Youth Work.
You must be:
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £259 | £167 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk