Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. take part in setting the ground rules for a peer mentoring training group

2. work in a group situation to complete training as a peer mentor

3. participate actively in a group discussion about mentoring

4. participate actively in role play using the skills and principles of peer mentoring, eg conflict resolution, confidentiality, equal opportunities

5. deliver a presentation to a group of young people and evaluate own performance

6. support young people on a minimum of three courses or youth sessions in the role of peer motivator and mentor and evaluate own experience

7. identify and use at least three active communication skills, eg body language, eye contact, non-verbal communication

8. identify at least two potential blocks to listening

acquired an understanding of

9. at least five qualities of a good peer mentor

10. equal opportunities and the importance of non-discriminatory practice

11. at least three responsibilities of a peer mentor

12. how to deal with at least three difficult situations which may occur while acting as a peer mentor

13. the implications of the confidentiality policy in practice

14. how to empower others to make informed choices about their lives

shown knowledge of

15. the use of conflict resolution techniques, eg separate parties involved, calming strategies

16. how games are used in group settings

17. the risk assessment process.