The PDA in Youth Work is a national SQA-accredited award (at SCQF Level 6). The course is delivered in 6 days over 4 months and is made up of three units: Understanding and Exploring Youth Work, Engaging with Young People and Delivering Youth Work. Participants will be required to complete all three units, three assessments and undertake a practical placement and observation within their workplace or the youth club/group where they volunteer.
£100 charge will apply per participant (Youth Scotland member price)
National Course
Each session will take place in-person at Youth Scotland, Balfour House, 19 Bonnington Grove, Edinburgh. For full details, see the National Course flyer.
Course Dates:
- 1 June 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 2 June 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 27 June 2024 (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
- 17 August 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 18 August 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 12 September 2024 (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
- 15 September 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 27 October 2024, 10:00am – 4:30pm
- 21 November 2024 (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
Apply for the National Course
Youth Highland Course
Each session will take place in-person at Youth Highland, The Pillar Box, Dingwall. For full details, see the Youth Highland Course flyer.
Course Dates:
- 31 August 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 1 September 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 19 September (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
- 28 September 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 29 September 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 17 October (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
- 2 November 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 30 November 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 19 December (Assessment, 12:00 noon)
Apply for the Youth Highland Course