Level 2- Introductory Training to YAA 11 November 2026

Level 2 – Introductory Training to Youth Achievement Awards (YAA)

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Time: 1PM- 3PM

Course Length: 2 hours

Attendance: Online (Zoom)

Trainer: Julie Hynd

Contact: awards@youthscotland.org.uk

Course Overview

This interactive online workshop introduces you to the Youth Achievement Awards (YAA), a suite of four SCQF-credit-rated awards that recognise young people’s personal development, leadership and achievements.

You will be introduced to each award level, understand what evidence young people must produce, and gain the confidence to support, deliver and assess YAA within your youth group, school or project.

This training builds on the foundations of Level 1 (Hi5 & DYA) and extends your knowledge of the youth work approach, the plan–do–review model and the Youth Scotland quality assurance framework.

To book this course, you must have completed:
Level 1 – Introductory Training to Hi5 & DYA
within the last 6 months or have current practice of supporting Hi5 & DYA in the last 24 months.

Bookings that do not meet this requirement may be cancelled.
If you still need Level 1, please visit our website to book.

Overall Aims

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Understand what is meant by a youth work approach
• Understand the requirements of all four YAA levels
• Be able to support young people through the plan–do–review process at each level
• Understand how to support young people to evidence their learning and achievement for each level
• Gain the opportunity to link the awards to their own work practice
• Understand assessment criteria and the Youth Scotland quality assurance process

Who Is This Course For?

• Practitioners delivering YAA
• Youth workers
• Teachers and CLD staff
• Volunteers
• Managers and line managers

This course is required for anyone delivering YAA and recommended for staff supporting others who deliver the awards.

Entry Requirements

You must have completed Level 1 – Introductory Training to Hi5 & DYA in the past 6 months or have current practice of supporting Hi5 & DYA in the last 24 months.

Other Information

This workshop is delivered online via Zoom.
A joining link will be emailed after booking. Only registered participants will be admitted.
Handouts will be emailed 72–24 hours before the session.

Please note: You may be charged for non-attendance unless your booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the event.

What Previous Attendees Said

“Really helped me understand the differences between levels.”
“Clear guidance on what young people need to produce.”
“A must-do before delivering YAA.”