Aspects of Citizenship

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
J/504/8425
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify three legal rights of a British citizen.
  • 1.2
    Identify one responsibility that individuals have to maintain their own well being.
  • 1.3
    Identify one responsibility that individuals have to others.
2

Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Give an example of an equality issue covered by current legislation.
  • 2.2
    State one example of a group of people who might benefit from equality of opportunity.
3

Understand the main functions of local and national government.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State what a person needs to do in order to be able to vote in an election.
  • 3.2
    Identify two services provided by local government.
  • 3.3
    Identify two services provided by national government.
4

Know public services available in own local community.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    List two of the main public services available in own community.