Yoobee delivers all course content fully online, with modules available 24/7 in our learning management system, supported by a trainer who will engage learners in an online community and do one-on-one mentoring.
Youth workers for Aotearoa
Supporting Youth
Positive role models can make a huge difference to our New Zealand youth.
With an increasing demand for Youth workers in Aotearoa, Yoobee delivers education to the employees of youth service organisations. The part-time learning delivers a Youth Work qualification specific to the youth work industry, along with building mana and confidence.
About Yoobee's Short Course
The qualification awarded after completing Yoobee's short course is the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work Level 4.
- •Mentor and support young people to recognise and develop their potential whilst maintaining a safe environment when working with young people/rangatahi
- •Apply a strengths-based approach to lead positive youth development projects in the community
- •Apply an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to uphold and honour the history of Māori as tangata whenua.
Flexible learning
Combining theory and workplace practice
The delivery approach is to embed learning in workplace practice. We offer tailored partnerships for youth work organisations to develop staff, so they feel confident and equipped for the situations they will face.
Personalised coaching for success
Your staff will have their own personal mentor and coach throughout the course that meets with them every six weeks for a one-on-one meeting to discuss their goals and monitor their progress through the programme.
Earn while you learn
Your staff are employed but also developing their own skills at the same time, in an industry that is vital to the youth of this country.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to work in intermediate roles in the youth work sector, for example, leading or managing programmes, projects and events delivered by peer support groups, youth service agencies and community or marae or faith-based groups.
The qualification may lead to higher level qualifications in youth work or other social services.
Intake Dates 2022
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Alternative dates may be available – talk to us about what suits the needs of your staff.
Course Costs
Tuition Fees: No tuition fees* (TTAF funded) for domestic students.
* Subject to TTAF funding approval.
Entry Criteria
Employees and volunteers may be required to undergo checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support to young people.