YOUTH WORK ACADEMY

Course Aims

Are you working with young people and want to be better equipped and become more competent in the broad range of practical skills needed to be a Christian youth worker?

Do you want to continue growing in your character and discipleship?

‘A course designed for those who feel an interest or calling to develop in the varied skills of Christian youth work at a more advanced level as well as continue the path of discipleship.’

The roles of a Christian youth worker can be so varied and we aim to equip you to fulfil them – mentor, leadership skills,  learning support, teacher, speaker, friend. But also, the fruit of a youth ministry comes from who you are as a disciple of Christ.
Qualification
SWYM / Schoolswork.co.uk certificate, as yet unaccredited.
Entry Criteria
Completion of SWYM Foundation Year.
Course Length
1 Year
Course Outline

  • A one year vocational course taught by well known speakers at our 6 yearly conferences and assessed through a variety of assignments and presentations.
  • Retreat day to start the year.
  • Course produced in partnership with schoolswork.co.uk

Course Overview

Modules covered and examples of units:
Unit 1: Personal Development of Young People – Learning styles, spirituality
Unit 2: Good Practice – Strategy and evaluation, safe practice, inclusion and context
Unit 3: Curricular Focused work – Lessons, National Curriculum, school structures, presentation skills
Unit 4: Extra-Curricular Focused Work – Extended schools, support work, clubs
Unit 5: People Skills – Relating to adults and young people, behaviour management
Unit 6: Theology and Missiology – Our motivations for missional youth, schools and community work
Unit 7: The Person of the Youth Worker – Character development, Biblical studies

Assessment
Assessment
There is a varied assessment of the content on this course including:
  • Group discussions
  • Presentations
  • Session planning and observation
  • Role play
  • Written assignments
Accreditation
This course is not yet accredited.
Cost
Not confirmed.
Course Dates
The course runs yearly and starts in September 2010.
For more information
Please contact SWYM info@swym.org.uk or fill in an interested form.