Ascentis Level 1 Award in The Importance of Resilience and Grit

Qualification Overview

This one-unit qualification introduces learners to what is meant by the terms ‘resilience’ and ‘grit’ and how they can be used to support own behaviour and character.

There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners:

• Assessment and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres
• Qualification is offered as a single unit of 20 guided learning hours
• It can be delivered either as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme
• There are tutor resources and a learner workbook

Aims

The aim of the qualification is to enable learners:

• Understand the importance of resilience
• Know how to develop resilience
• Understand the importance of grit

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are interested in learning the importance of resilience and grit.

Assessment

The unit is internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. Centres can use the assessment booklet developed by Ascentis (available to download from the Ascentis electronic portal) which covers all the assessment criteria. The evidence will be internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.