Unit Award Scheme

88993 YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN A SCHOOL OR YOUTH ORGANISATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	show discipline, focus, objectivity and commitment whilst completing the leadership training programme	Summary sheet
2	engage the attending young people and encourage participation of others	Summary sheet
3	keep to agreed deadlines, eg when starting and finishing sessions	Summary sheet
4	take a lead and use own or direct peer group initiative in delivery of a youth-led session	Summary sheet
5	act as a positive role model to other young people	Summary sheet
6	participate actively in given discussions, activities and role play exercises within the training programme	Summary sheet
7	identify and use three active listening techniques, eg open questions, closed questions, prompting	Summary sheet
8	formulate ideas for and plan a structured 45 minute youth-led session to deliver to others that is recorded on a planning proforma worksheet	Summary sheet
9	deliver a youth-led session	Summary sheet
10	evaluate a youth-led session	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	at least three different learning styles, eg auditory, visual, kinesthetic	Student completed work
12	at least three safe working practices and how they apply to a youth-led session	Student completed work
13	at least three principles of good communication, eg positive body language, appropriate language, appropriate feedback	Student completed work
14	three evaluation techniques, eg evaluation forms, agree/disagree continuum, group discussion	Student completed work
15	at least three different methods for delivering a youth-led session, eg creative arts, workshop discussions, drama	Student completed work
16	at least five issues that can be addressed within a youth-led session, eg bullying, self esteem, community cohesion, the media, drug and alcohol misuse	Student completed work
17	three responsibilities of a young leader	Student completed work
18	three qualities of an effective young leader	Student completed work
19	the meaning of the term equality and diversity	Student completed work
20	the meaning of the term confidentiality when working with a young person	Student completed work
21	what documentation and recording systems need to be completed when leading a session with young people, eg registers, sessional recording sheets, evaluation sheets	Student completed work
experienced
22	attendance and participation in a young leaders' training programme	Summary sheet
23	evaluation of own learning after participation in a young leaders' training programme using a reflection and evaluation worksheet.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 July 2011Level - Level Two