Currently the only way to become a professionally qualified youth worker is to undertake a higher education course that has been validated by The National Youth Agency. The minimum professional qualification required is a Diploma in Higher Education or a Foundation Degree. Some programmes offer the professional programme through an honours degree or at postgraduate level.
Not every potential student is able to follow a Higher Education programme of study. The geographical spread of professionally validated courses is limited. Full or part-time attendance at a HE institution is not attractive to some because of personal circumstances or preferences. In addition, many employers find it difficult to meet the fee and day-release costs of supporting candidates through a HE programme.
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