Understanding Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/505/4099
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about human rights.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify basic human rights.
2

Know about the law in society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State why society needs rules.
  • 2.2
    For a specific situation state:
    a) why we need laws
    b) how laws are made
    c) how laws are enforced.
3

Know about the democratic and electoral process.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline the ways in which elections are carried out for:
    a) school council elections
    b) local elections
    c) national elections.
  • 3.2
    Outline the main roles of the following:
    a) a school council representative
    b) a local councillor
    c) national elections.
4

Know about rights and responsibilities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify rights and responsibilities as a:
    a) consumer
    b) member of a community.
  • 4.2
    Identify the main functions of:
    a) Citizens Advice Bureau
    b) Neighbourhood Watch.