Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
- Awarding Institution / Body
- Teaching Institution
- University Department/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
Volunteering Services Overseas, Association of Young Leaders, Russia, Institute of Leadership and Management
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
To aim of this programme is to empower volunteers and community activists to be more effective in voluntary work and community activities by providing them with core skills in leadership, project development and management, mentoring, health & safety, young people and community culture. The programme will enhance sustainability within community projects by providing the people who deliver at grass roots level with the personal tool for community regeneration which they can cascade within their peer groups through mentoring. The programme will enable individuals to develop action groups both to access funding and manage it effectively. The programme aims to engage individuals and groups who would not traditionally access education for cultural and social reasons. By doing so it will include previously excluded groups into the community regeneration agenda. The programme aims to empower communities to take control of regeneration and manage it positively.
- Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1 Develop a comprehensive and detailed factual/conceptual knowledge base of the subject area
A2 Evaluate and reflect uponpersonal experience, policy and practice
A3 Be able to analyse abstract data/situations and be able to transform this into innovative solutions to identified complex problems
A4 Develop an awareness of personal responsibilities and professional/cultural codes of conduct.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students will develop knowledge and understanding through:
Lectures
Seminars
Self Directed Study, where the student will be presented with a task or problem and be expected to explore solutions with minimum tutorial input.
Projects
Directed Study
Group work
Experiential Learning
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed by:
Portfolio of Evidence, which will include a reflective diary, notes and personal observations, plus feedback from the host organisation/clients/colleagues
Reflection and discussion
Written Evidence in the form of reports and essays
Presentation
B.Subject-specific skills
B 1.Lead and contribute to a small group
B 2. Develop and Manage a project
B 3.Complete the Certificate of training in First Aid for the Appointed Person
B4. Understand and apply health & safety, including child protection and safeguarding as well as the HSE 5 Steps to Risk Assessment, to a work assessment
B5. Mentor groups and individuals within a community context
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students will develop Subject specific Skills through:
Lectures
Seminars
Self Directed Study, where the student will be presented with a task or problem and be expected to explore solutions with minimum tutorial input.
Projects
Directed Study
Group work
Experiential Learning
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed through the following:
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Evidence in the form of essays and reports
Discussion and Reflection
Self Assessment
Presentation.
Peer Evaluation
C.Thinking Skills
C1 Apply knowledge to practical contexts
C2 Evaluate concepts, theories and practice
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students will develop thinking skills through:
Lectures
Seminars
Self Directed Study, where the student will be presented with a task or problem and be expected to explore solutions with minimum tutorial input.
Projects
Directed Study
Group work
Experiential Learning
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed by:
Portfolio of Evidence
Reflection and discussion
Written Evidence in the form of reports and essays
Presentation
Self Assessment
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1 Communication
D2 Apply ICT to a number of contexts
D3 Manage time and resources
D4 Working with others and carry out team work
D5 Problem solving, debating and verbal reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students will develop knowledge and understanding through:
Lectures
Seminars
Self Directed Study, where the student will be presented with a task or problem and be expected to explore solutions with minimum tutorial input.
Projects
Directed Study
Group work
Experiential Learning
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed by:
Portfolio of Evidence
Reflection and discussion
Written Evidence in the form of reports and essays
Presentation
Self Assessment
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 2 / VO2001
VO2002
VO2003
VO2004
VO2005 / Mentoring in the Community
Community Project Development
Community Leadership
Plus 2 from the following:
Volunteering in the EU
Youth Led regeneration
Or 1 Elective / 20
40
20
20
20 / Foundation Degree
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5
Level 1 / V01001
V01002
V01004
V01006
VO1008
V01009
VO1010 / Citizenship and Cohesive Communities
Volunteering and Safety Management
Community Culture
Plus 3 from the following:
Volunteeringand Community Action
Peer Led Outreach Education
Gang and Gun Culture
Bullying Interventions
Or 1 Elective / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20 / Foundation Certificate
Requires 120 credits
15.Personal Development Planning
Students will be supported in PDP in the following ways:
- There are opportunities of gaining externally accredited awards in addition to their Degree, including:
- V Impact Award
- UK Youth Platinum Award
- UK Youth Achievement Awards
- Duke of Edinburgh (Service)
- First Aid (Compulsory)
- Child Protection Training (Compulsory)
- Sports Coaching
- All students develop the following key skills:
- Communication
- Working with Others
- Literacy
- ICT
- Problem Solving
- Organisation
- Managing Self
4. Students are expected to keep a reflective diary
5. Students will be expected to produce a CV and letter of Application as part of a compulsory module.
6. Students will have regular tutorials where progressions to employment or further opportunities are discussed.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Students will need to have one of the following admissions criteria:
- Typically 120 ‘A’ Level Points and voluntary or community work experience
- UK Youth Achievement Award – platinum
- Millennium Volunteers 200 hour Award of Excellence
- Young Volunteer Challenge - 9 months Award
- Relevant Experiential Prior Learning and successful interview / portfolio
- University Certificate in Volunteering and Community Action
Rigorous screening of all candidates for their suitability for working with young people and vulnerable adults will take place (i.e. CRB checks wherever possible). Where full clearance is not obtained, alternative volunteering opportunities will be offered.
The University will consider applicants with accredited prior learning (certificated or uncertificated) which fulfils some of the learning outcomes of the course subject to a successful interview.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
University of Central Lancashire
School of Education and Social Science
Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership
Preston Campus – Room LH213
01772893662/6075
18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / C1 / C2 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5
LEVEL 2 / VO2001 / Mentoring in the Community / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO2002 / Community Project Development / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO2003 / Community Leadership / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO2004 / Volunteering in the EU / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO2005 / Youth Led Regeneration / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
LEVEL 1 / VO1001 / Citizenship and Cohesive Communities / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO1002 / Volunteering and Safety Management / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO1004 / Community Culture / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO1006 / Volunteering and Community Action / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
VO1008 / Peer Led Outreach Education / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
V01009 / Gangs and Gun culture / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
V01010 / Bullying Interventions / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks