Youth Achievement Award (Silver)

Course Overview

As part of the new S4 course choice we will be offering an option of continuing to build on the Bronze Award, working towards Silver - in line with Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes. This course will focus on personal and social development of the young person as well as working towards developing key skills for the world of work such as; confidence, interpersonal, communication and organisation skills. 

Through a series of experiences, including make an item, Community Event, Enterprise and Provide a Service, students will set personalised targets to develop their practical and communication skills. The course will promote a more confident approach to skills for work such as letter writing, ICT, money-related matters and producing CVs and interview techniques. 

The course will be led by 2 members of staff within the Pupil Support Faculty. Students will be working in school and also out with school. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss with staff about the make-up of the course. 

Students will be guided towards this course by their Pupil Support Teacher. Students on this course will be considered for the Silver Youth Achievement Award and are required to have achieved the Bronze Youth Achievement Award previously. 

Learning and Teaching Approaches

There will be a wide variety of Learning and Teaching approaches adopted throughout the course. 

Students will be required to work independently, work with others as part of a group, use the internet to research and plan work with external bodies and record their progress. Interactive learning and practical work will be a large part of the course.

Homework

Homework may be required throughout the year. Students may be asked to plan lessons and activities as part of their Homework. 

Assessment Approaches

Course assessment at National 5:

Assessments will take different forms throughout the year. Students will be required to keep a 

Portfolio containing the evidence of both their practical and communication abilities to the set hours required. 

For further information please contact your son/daughter’s Pupil Support Teacher.