Leadership Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/617/4109
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
16 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Aim

To help learners understand the characteristics and benefits of effective leadership and develop leadership skills including decision-making and supporting and directing others.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Understand effective leadership.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the characteristics, skills and behaviours of effective leaders.

  • 1.2

    Explain the impact of effective leadership on group behaviour and outcomes.

2 — Be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Make decisions about tasks and activities, including to solve problems. 

  • 2.2

    Allocate tasks and activities appropriately to other members of a group.

  • 2.3

    Encourage, support and direct other members of a group.

  • 2.4

    Give and respond to feedback from members of a group in a positive manner.

3 — Be able to review own leadership performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Assess own leadership performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

  • 3.2

    Suggest ways to improve own leadership performance.