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Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work)
Elevate your impact in Youth Work with the SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development. This advanced qualification is designed to empower you with deeper knowledge, sharper skills, and greater confidence to lead and inspire in your field. You’ll strengthen your professional practice, build more meaningful relationships with young people, and take your career to the next level.
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Course Cost
£1850
Course Duration
3-6 months
Course Delivery
Classroom / Online
About the Qualification
Introduction
The National Youth Agency (NYA), Education Training Standards (ETS) Wales, and Education Training Standards
(ETS) England are the key players behind the development and endorsement of Youth Work qualifications in England and Wales. These qualifications are based on National Occupational Standards and are created in partnership with Awarding Organisations/Bodies.
The SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work) has been crafted with their expertise, specifically for individuals working in a Youth Work environment. This qualification includes units that support career progression, provide a stimulating and supportive environment for professional growth, and enhance job prospects by formalising professional skills, development, and training.
Curriculum
Introducing the SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work)! This qualification starts with one mandatory unit, Introduction to Professional Development (Youth Work), and then lets you choose from three exciting pathways:
Pathway 1: Leadership and Management
– Introduction to Professional Development (Youth Work)
– Leadership and Management in Youth Work
– Youth Work and Local Strategy, Local Youth Partnerships, and Related Structures
Pathway 2: Health and Access
– Introduction to Professional Development (Youth Work)
– Mental Health and Wellbeing in Youth Work
– Strength-Based Approaches to Youth Work Practice
Pathway 3: Flexible Study Route + Independent Research Unit
– Introduction to Professional Development (Youth Work)
– Mental Health and Wellbeing in Youth Work
– Additional Unit Options (Study 2 class-taught units and one remote research unit with one-to-one assessor support)
Whether you’re looking to lead and manage, focus on health and access, or prefer a flexible study route, this qualification has something for everyone. Ready to advance your career in youth work? Choose your path and start your journey today!
Progression Opportunities
Learners who complete this qualification will find themselves well-equipped to take their careers to new heights!
Increased Youth Engagement: You can progress to roles that involve more direct and impactful youth engagement within your current position. This means you’ll be better prepared to connect with and support young people in meaningful ways.
Skill Enhancement: This qualification also helps you enhance your existing skills within the youth work sector. Whether you’re looking to refine your communication techniques, develop better program strategies, or handle challenging situations more effectively, this course provides the tools and knowledge you need.
By building on your current expertise, you’ll be ready to take on more responsibilities, lead initiatives, and make a significant difference in the lives of young people. This qualification not only broadens your career opportunities but also deepens your ability to contribute positively to the youth work field.
Ready to elevate your impact and grow your career in youth work? This qualification is your next step forward!
Qualification Objective
The aim of the SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work) qualification is to enable you to increase your Youth Work skills and knowledge to a higher level and enhance your professional development. The qualification focuses on the importance of professional development and forging effective relationships in Youth Work.
Learners should be over the age of 19 at the time of commencing the qualification and hold a formal Level 3 qualification, either in Youth Work or within your own discipline area. Due to the level of this qualification, it is recommended that you have English Skills to at least GCSE Level or Level 2 equivalent.
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Who is this Programme for
This qualification is designed for those engaged directly in Youth Work or through multi-agency work, such as social workers, police officers, emergency services, teachers and those who work within the youth service. The qualification focuses on the importance of professional development and forging effective relationships in Youth Work. The aim of the SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work) qualification is to enable learners to increase their Youth Work skills and knowledge to a higher level and enhance their professional development.
What your qualifications can lead
Youth Support Worker
Targeted Youth Support Worker
Community Development Officer
Outreach and Detached Worker
Youth Support Workers build trusted relationships with young people, offering support and guidance away from life’s pressures. They typically work with ages 11 to 19 but can support up to age 25 as needed. Found in youth clubs, community centres, hospitals, and faith-based venues, they create safe environments where young people feel heard and valued. Through social educational activities and programmes, they promote personal development, social skills, and emotional well-being. They listen, advise, and mentor, helping young people navigate adolescence and early adulthood. By fostering positive relationships, Youth Support Workers provide stability and encouragement, empowering young people to make informed decisions and build brighter futures.
Your Learner Journey – How It Works
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Case Study
Aisha Khan – Centre Manager, Moss Side, Manchester
Profile
- Age: 38
- Setting: Council Youth and Community Hub (serving 1,200+ young people annually)
- Learning pathway: Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management (completed February 2026)
- Current role: Oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering youth services across the borough
Starting point & challenges
Aisha was recently promoted to Centre Manager and needed to:
Embed trauma-informed practice across all programs.
Develop organisational policies that support staff wellbeing and youth engagement.
Secure sustainable funding and strengthen community partnerships.
How Need 2 Succeed helped
- Structured learning: Modules on strategic planning, culture, and governance directly supported her leadership development.
- Applied project: Led a trauma-informed policy redesign adopted across the organisation.
- Peer network: Regular action-learning sets provided coaching and support from fellow leaders.
Results
- Promotion secured: Formal appointment as Centre Manager with a salary increase.
- Sector recognition: Centre awarded local Quality Mark, citing her leadership work.
- Financial recovery: £32k projected deficit reversed to a £12k surplus.
- Staff wellbeing: Introduced quarterly reflective-practice days, reducing staff absence by 25%.
Personal quote
“This course equipped me with the skills and confidence to lead strategically and make real, lasting changes for both young people and staff.”
Next steps
Aisha is now exploring regional leadership roles and further professional development opportunities.
Why are case studies important?
These cases showcase Need 2 Succeeds ability to develop talent, improve provision and evidence real-world outcomes – a compelling narrative for funders, commissioners and prospective learners alike. They provide a picture of how Need 2 Succeed develops talent at every level, from first exposure to professional leadership.
They are powerful example of how Need 2 Succeed opens doors at the very start of the youth work journey, empowering volunteers – often from underrepresented communities – to become confident, capable practitioners.
They represent the current and next generation of youth workers, and include young people who’ve experienced youth services themselves and now want to give back.
