Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Cert HE
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is now only taking applications for 2027 entry. For further information or to apply contact [email protected] If you are already working with children/young people and their families, then this Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) allows you to up-skill and take your career to the next level. It gives you the specific training, knowledge and skills needed to work in a professional role, supporting children and young people.
There is a strong emphasis on work-based and simulated learning to build your skills and understanding, particularly how this role can improve the lives of children/young people.
Key highlights
- Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) for current practitioners
- Designed for those already working with children, young people and families
- Strong emphasis on work-based and simulated learning
- Specific training for professional roles supporting children and young people
- Focus on how the role improves children and young people's lives
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80-90 — 80 - 90 UCAS points from at least 1 A-level or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
- Family Support Worker
- Youth Support Worker
- Early Help Practitioner
- Children's Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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