Living and working in the UK: rights and responsibilities

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
L/616/8723
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
60 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about the responsibilities of citizens in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline the basic responsibilities of all people living in the UK.

    1.1: Basic responsibilities, for example:

    • obey UK laws
    • respect others’ rights, religions, beliefs
    • pay taxes
    • participate in the community, for example, voting, volunteering

  • 1.2

    State ways of behaving that make you a good neighbour.

    1.2: Ways of behaving that make you a good neighbour, for example:

    • be polite and friendly
    • keep noise levels low, especially at night
    • help others when they need support, for example, carrying shopping
    • keep shared spaces clean and tidy

2.

Know how to contribute to own community and beyond.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline different ways to volunteer in own community.

    2.1: Different ways to volunteer, for example:

    • help at a food bank
    • volunteer in charity shops
    • join local clean-up projects, for example, litter picking
    • support schools, libraries, community centres

  • 2.2

    State what is meant by ‘jury service’.

  • 2.3

    State what is meant by ‘blood and organ donation’.

3.

Know about looking after your environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Give examples of ways in which you can help protect the environment, stating how your actions are helping.

    3.1: Ways in which you can help protect the environment, for example:

    • recycling paper, plastic, glass
    • using less water, less electricity
    • walking, cycling, using public transport
    • picking up litter 

4.

Know about paying taxes in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    State what is meant by ‘income tax’.

  • 4.2

    State the two main ways in which the government collects income tax.

    4.2: Main ways in which the government collects income tax:

    • Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
    • self-assessment

  • 4.3

    Give examples of the services which government funds through taxes.

    4.3: Services which government funds through taxes:

    • NHS
    • emergency services
    • education, for example, schools, colleges
    • roads
    • transport

5.

Know about voting in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    State who is eligible to vote in UK elections.

    5.1: Eligible to vote in UK elections, for example:

    • British citizens aged 18 or older
    • some Commonwealth and Irish citizens living in the UK

  • 5.2

    Identify different types of UK election that people can vote in.

    5.2: Different types of UK election, for example:

    • general elections
    • local elections
    • referendums

  • 5.3

    Outline the main ways to vote.

    5.3: Main ways to vote, for example:

    • in person at a polling station
    • postal vote
    • by proxy

6.

Know about driving in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Outline the main legal requirements for driving a car in the UK.

    6.1: Main legal requirements, for example:

    • hold a valid UK driving licence
    • have car insurance
    • register and tax a vehicle
    • ensure car has an MOT
    • follow UK road rules/Highway Code