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YOUTH WORK TRAINING BOARD
The Youth Work Training Board is a sub-committee of the Youth Council. It provides a forum wherein representatives of recognised agencies involved in the training of youth workers, both part-time and full-time, voluntary and statutory, come together to share ideas, promote good practice, and support and develop youth work training at all levels in Northern Ireland.
Functions
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To encourage the initiation of appropriate training where necessary. |
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To promote development of good practice throughout the service. |
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To evaluate existing training and develop strategies to meet future needs. |
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To validate and accredit training courses and processes, for part-time youth workers, which shall be recognised throughout Northern Ireland. |
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To recognise training validated by other bodies which the Training Board considers appropriate. |
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To co-ordinate the overall training being offered to the greater advantage of the total service, including the publication of available courses. |
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To compile a register of personnel approved to tutor at appropriate levels. |
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To collate and disseminate appropriate information to all training agencies. |
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To organise conferences and seminars as appropriate. |
Current Membership
Enquiries regarding the work of the Youth Work Training Board or any aspects of youth work training in Northern Ireland should be addressed to:
John McCormick
Director of Youth Work Services
Youth Council for Northern Ireland
Forestview, Purdy's Lane
Belfast, BT8 7AR
T: 02890.643882
F: 02890.643874
E: jmccormick@ycni.org
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