Unit Award Scheme

acquired an understanding of

1. at least three reasons why it is important to make contact with young people on their terms

2. at least three issues and aspirations expressed by young people

3. at least three reasons why it is important to enable young people to identify and to set their own goals, developing their own solutions and activities

4. the importance of using young people’s current activities as the starting point for building relationships

5. the right of young people to have their ideas and views respected

shown knowledge of

6. at least three reasons why young people engage in activities

7. three different ways for establishing rapport with young people

8. three different communication styles and techniques effective in developing dialogue with young people

9. at least three specific values and principles underpinning youth work in relation to building relationships with young people

demonstrated the ability to

10. engage with and encourage young people to express their views, aspirations, needs and concerns

11. agree and prioritise with young people their goals, and options towards realising these goals

12. explore and identify with young people at least three factors affecting the realisation of their needs and aspirations.