How to become a Connexions PA in Hertfordshire
The Qualification Route:
The NEW qualification route for all Connexions Personal Advisers is the new level 4 NVQ ¡n Learning, Development and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them (LDSS NVQ). Training is provided by Connexions Hertfordshire for all new Personal Advisers, using either the professional discussion route or portfolio route.
The LDSS NVQ consists of:
- 6 core units + 2 optional pathway units+ 3 additional units
The NEW qualification route for all Connexions Personal Advisers is the new level 4 NVQ ¡n Learning, Development and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them (LDSS NVQ). Training is provided by Connexions Hertfordshire for all new Personal Advisers, using either the professional discussion route or portfolio route.
The LDSS NVQ consists of:
- 6 core units + 2 optional pathway units+ 3 additional units
- Total of 11 units.
(See base of page for a full explanation of the units)
Are you interested in joining Connexions, and already have a relevant level 4 NVQ or the PA Diploma?
This will give you evidence towards the new LDSS NVQ.
Are you interested in joining Connexions and you do not have a relevant qualification?
A Foundation Degree in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and those who care for them is being developed and offered by some Universities. The Open University is offering the following qualifications:
A Foundation Degree in Working with Young People:
There are five courses which will make up the Foundation Degree in Working with Young People.
A Certificate in Working with Young People:
Two courses make up this qualification.
Want to find out more about the two programmes above?
Call 0870 900 0304
Email: fels-wwp@open.ac.uk or
Write to: The Open University, PO Box 625, Milton Keynes, MK7 6YG.
And you need to gain experience of working with young people.
You could do this by becoming a Connexions Volunteer Mentor, working with young people aged 13 to 19. Interested? Contact Lyn Robertson, Mentor Co-ordinator on 01992 531970
Require Further Information?
You can contact Chris McNicol, Learning & Development Officer, Youth Connexions Hertfordshire.
Tel. No: 01992 588935
E mail: chris.mcnicol@hertscc.gov.uk
(See base of page for a full explanation of the units)
Are you interested in joining Connexions, and already have a relevant level 4 NVQ or the PA Diploma?
This will give you evidence towards the new LDSS NVQ.
Are you interested in joining Connexions and you do not have a relevant qualification?
A Foundation Degree in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and those who care for them is being developed and offered by some Universities. The Open University is offering the following qualifications:
A Foundation Degree in Working with Young People:
There are five courses which will make up the Foundation Degree in Working with Young People.
A Certificate in Working with Young People:
Two courses make up this qualification.
Want to find out more about the two programmes above?
Call
Email: fels-wwp@open.ac.uk or
Write to: The Open University, PO Box 625, Milton Keynes, MK7 6YG.
And you need to gain experience of working with young people.
You could do this by becoming a Connexions Volunteer Mentor, working with young people aged 13 to 19. Interested? Contact Lyn Robertson, Mentor Co-ordinator on
Require Further Information?
You can contact Chris McNicol, Learning & Development Officer, Youth Connexions Hertfordshire.
Tel. No:
E mail: chris.mcnicol@hertscc.gov.uk
Learning, Development and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them (LDSS) NVQ 4
Core Units:
1. Evaluate the risk of abuse, failure to protect and harm
To self and others
2. Evaluate and develop own contribution to the service
3. Develop interactions with clients
4. Develop and sustain arrangements for joint working
And agencies
5. Promote and maximise educational opportunities and achievements for individual
6. Ensure personal safety and security
Optional Pathway units:
10. Assist clients to decide on a course of action
11. Assist clients to plan the implementation of a course of action
Additional Units:
(3 from a choice of 4 units below)
14. Manage Personal Case Load
16. Involve Children and young people in the management
And delivery of service provision
35. Enable group learning
41. Assist clients to review their achievement of a course of Action
If you would like to make a real difference to young people's lives and become a personal adviser please get in touch with Connexions Hertfordshire main office on
