Our Citizenship Short Course accredits between 10 and 60 hours of citizenship activity. 

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The flexibility of this ASDAN Short Courses means they can be carried out in a variety of settings, over a time period to suit the individual or co-ordinating centre. Challenge descriptions can be interpreted and adapted according to the situation.

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This Short Course can be completed using the workbook  or is available for learners to complete online through the e-portfolio system.

Learners log in to complete challenges, record skills development and upload evidence. Tutors can view learner progress and sign off work, leaving feedback as needed.

ASDAN - Citizenship Programme 

Who is it for?

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Young people of all abilities, mainly aged 19+.

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Because Short Courses are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, rather than attainment at a specific level. 

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Facts and Figures

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• Flexible, multi-level programme

• Internally moderated

• Accredits 10-60 hours of activity

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Requirements
 

Learners must present evidence of their activities in an organised portfolio or e-portfolio.

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This will contain:

• a record of challenges completed, with supporting evidence for each challenge

• recording documents, showing how learners have planned and reviewed their activities

• summary of achievement, highlighting skills development

• personal statement
   

Course Content
 

The Citizenship Short Course contains six modules:

• Rights and responsibilities

• Community and volunteering

• Government and democracy

• Law and order

• Finance

• Global citizenship
   

Each learner will need their own copy of the Short Course student book or an e-portfolio login – this contains the challenge content and recording documents.