UK Youth first launched its BTEC customised qualifications in Peer Education and Peer Mentoring in 2004. These were run very successfully, until in 2009 deliverers and learners fed back that the programme needed reviewing and its currency and flexibility improved. Taking into account this feedback, these programmes have now been updated and rewritten in the light of the changes to the national qualification structures.
Whilst still retaining its BTEC status and unique focus on practical delivery, we have developed 4 new qualifications for young people aged 14 years and above which sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
The four new qualifications are:
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring (60hrs)
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in Peer Education (60hrs)
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Peer Education (130hrs)
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Peer Mentoring (130 hrs)
The units that make up the Awards define the essential knowledge, understanding and practical skills required of a competent peer educator or peer mentor.
The Certificate supports progression from the Award to allow a wider knowledge and understanding on the Peer Educator and Peer Mentor roles
For learners who only want to focus on specific subject areas individual units can be accredited.
These new qualifications are intended to provide added creditability to peer education and peer mentoring through recognition of the valuable role it plays in non-formal teaching and learning.
For more information about UK Youth's Peer Qualification programme, please download the Information Pack
To download the leaflet about UK Youth's Peer Qualification programme, please click here
