There is no external exam for this course.

The assessment evidence can be presented in any form appropriate to the learner and the activity undertaken. Written and/or recorded oral evidence may be produced in a variety of formats, for example:

The award is targeted at learners who are involved or may become involved, in activities in which they have to take on a leading role. 

This Award is designed to be flexible and is therefore suitable for learners from level 5 to level 6. The target audience for this Award could include:

•  S5 and S6 pupils who wish to develop their skills and knowledge about leadership

• Disaffected students

• College students wishing to develop their skills and knowledge about leadership 

• Students participating in preparation for entering employment

• Students involved in voluntary activities.

Learners will find out about different leadership styles and qualities. They will also gain knowledge about themselves as leaders. Learners are allowed to take ownership of a particular activity or to take on a leading role within a wider activity. Thus learners may be able to develop lifelong, transferable skills which could serve them well in employment. This will complement and enhance learning in other areas giving learners the potential to achieve success in the new and challenging situations that the world of employment may present.

To gain the award you must complete:

• Leadership: An Introduction (Higher) (SCQF level 6) 20 hours

• Leadership in Practice (Higher) (SCQF level 6) 40 hours

In the Unit Leadership: An Introduction, you will be able to think about your potential for taking on a leadership role. You will gather information about leadership principles, styles, skills and qualities used both in the past and at present. Examples may be drawn from well-known historical events, current political or other high-profile individuals in the media or from your local community. These different examples may help inform your views about what makes an effective leader. You will think about your qualities, skills and experience about leadership. This reflection on your leadership potential may help you to think about styles of leadership you may wish to adopt in leadership roles.

In the Unit Leadership in Practice, you will be able to further develop your leadership potential. You will be allowed to lead the planning for an activity. This activity may be a stand-alone activity or it may be part of a bigger project. You will lead others to carry out the plan. On completion of the activity, you will have time to reflect on its success and consider carefully the contribution you made to this. You will also reflect on what you have learned about yourself as a leader.

Learners who undertake this Award could expect:

•  increased employment opportunities following on from the transferable skills and knowledge developed within this Award

• further education or training

• increased career progression, if already employed