Ascentis Level 1 Award in Citizenship

Qualification Overview

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Citizenship introduces learners to the democratic process in the UK. It considers national decision-making processes and shows how learners can become involved as citizens. Learners will identify how politics leads and influences parts of the economy, and the interdependencies of taxation and state provided services. The final part of the unit covers legal responsibilities, including the safeguarding of human rights, law administration and enforcement.

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
• It can be delivered either as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme
• Assessments are offered through an online multiple-choice test that is designed to be taken at the end of the course. Assessments can only be requested as a paper-based assessment where required as a reasonable adjustment.
• There are online resources that can be used alongside the teaching

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

• To understand the political systems in the UK
• To understand the role of the Government in public spending
• To understand the justice system

Target Group

The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:

• Young people wishing to pick up an award as part of another learning programme
• Young people aged 14 – 19 who are in various learning environments
• Adult learners

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed through the completion of an Ascentis-devised multiple-choice test that is carried out at the completion of the course.

The grading of this qualification is pass or fail.