NCFE Certificate in Active Citizenship Level 2

Course outline

This qualification aims to develop learners knowledge, values, and skills in order to help them to play an active, effective, and responsible role in their society. Citizenship is relevant to all ages and communities, enabling learners to have a better understanding of their own identity, the skills to express opinions about issues that concern them, as well as tolerance and respect for the views of other people. The course also contains guidance about how to work with others to make a positive difference to the community.

Course content

• Identity and community
• Important issues in citizenship
• Make a difference

Course delivery and assessment

Candidates will be provided with the course materials for the programme and will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. The course is assessed through paper-based assessments and is suitable for school, college or workplace delivery.

Progression opportunities

This qualification will be ideal for young people who will become the next generation of adult citizens in the UK. It will also be of value to older learners and those working in, or hoping to work in, a range of areas such as youth work, community development, local government, education, the police and social services. Having successfully achieved this qualification, further study options could include equality and diversity training or personal development courses.