Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. complete a given leadership skills course

2. interpret and follow instructions effectively

3. arrange and deliver at least one event or activity for a younger group of people, eg sport, recreation, assembly

4. participate in a briefing meeting before the start of the activity

5. offer effective planning and implementation ideas and suggestions

6. agree aims and objectives for the activity or event

7. provide a reliable and trusted source of motivation and support to a younger peer group

8. act as a role model for a group of younger people

9. take the lead and use own or direct peer group initiative throughout the event or activity

10. show discipline, focus, objectivity and commitment

11. identify and implement solutions to overcome challenges and difficulties

12. provide an effective communication bridge and feedback loop between professional practitioners and younger people

13. show commitment to the activity or event for younger people

14. engage the attending young people and encourage participation in the activity or event

15. work independently and manage own time when necessary

16. keep to given deadlines

17. follow safe working practice at all times

18. review own work and progress with the session leader(s) at regular intervals

19. take part in debriefing and evaluation sessions where necessary

shown knowledge of

20. the need for contingency planning

21. at least four health and safety concerns when working with younger people, eg carrying out a risk assessment, security, safe use of given equipment

22. at least four child protection concerns, eg working alone

experienced

23. public speaking

24. acting an as advocate for an individual or group

25. carrying out risk assessments

26. setting up, managing and running specialised skill activity sessions with groups of younger people, eg dj-ing, cookery, computing.