NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Youth Support Work (Diploma)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Youth Support Work (Diploma)
Qualification Number (QN): 610/6209/1
Turn your passion for supporting young people into a recognized, professional career.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to build the comprehensive skills, clinical safety knowledge, and credentials needed to step into a professional role within the youth sector?
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Youth Support Work is the premier, nationally recognized qualification mapped directly against national professional standards (ST0906). Whether you want to lead community youth centers, manage street-based detached projects, guide faith-based groups, or design sports initiatives, this comprehensive Diploma provides the ultimate launchpad.
Why Choose This Course?
Youth work is a unique and distinct profession built on trust, equity, and partnership. This multi-unit Diploma program goes far beyond standard classroom teaching, providing an extensive deep-dive into adolescent development, safeguarding systems, and ethical boundaries while giving you the practical training required for professional mastery.
What You Will Learn
The course is delivered through a balanced, step-by-step structure that builds your knowledge across core professional units:
Unit 1: Principles, Values, and Ethical Practice – Discover the distinct philosophy of youth work, voluntary participation, and the National Youth Agency (NYA) Code of Ethics.
Unit 2: Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Working – Learn how to protect vulnerable young people and collaborate safely with schools, social services, and community networks.
And much more, including engaging with young people, managing challenging behaviors, group dynamics, and reflective practice.
Real-World Placement Experience
To ensure you graduate completely industry-ready, this qualification includes a mandatory 80-hour work placement in an approved youth work setting.
Our innovative Dual-Tracking System means your classroom study and placement experience are seamlessly integrated. You won’t face mountain ranges of separate paperwork—instead, you will actively apply the ethics and techniques you learn in class directly to your shifts with young people, building a tight, professional portfolio as you go.
Who Is This For?
Aspiring Youth Workers looking for a definitive, accredited qualification to enter the professional sector.
Volunteers already helping out at local clubs who want to step up into paid, professional roles.
Practitioners in community, sports, or creative settings who want to align their work with National Occupational Standards.
Ready to start your journey? Secure your place today, complete your Tri-Partite Agreement, and take your first step toward shaping a brighter future for the next generation.