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Rights and Responsibilities

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Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAK939 Ofqual Unit Code: R/600/6477

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This unit has 2 learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can:

1. Know some ways that people affect the environment.

1.1 Give an example of how humans have had a negative effect on the environment.

1.2 Identify a consequence to the environment for that example.

2. Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment.

2.1 Give an example of an action that s/he personally can take to benefit the environment.

2.2 Give an example of group action to benefit the environment.

Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAK939 Ofqual Unit Code: R/600/6477

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Guidance: This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached. Please refer to LASER Assessment Definitions document for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment practice and evidence for verification. Assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below: Any of these assessment methods considered appropriate may be used. However if a P for Prescribed appears against any assessment method, it must be used to assess some part/s of the

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Written question & answer/test/exam

Role play/simulation

Essay Practical demonstration

Report Group discussion

Oral question and answer Performance/exhibition

Written description Production of artefact

Reflective log/diary Practice file

Assessment guidance mandatory if completed

As an E1 unit it is expected that the learner may require some support and prompting when doing the assessment but will be able to provide meaningful and appropriate responses to the tasks. The unit is only assessed at the application stage of the continuum.

Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL102 Ofqual Unit Code: D/600/6482

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1.1 Give two different examples of how humans have had a negative effect on the environment.

1.2 Identify a consequence to the environment for each example.


2.1 Give two examples of actions that s/he personally can take to benefit the environment.

2.2 Give two examples of group action to benefit the environment.

2.3 Identify a law or regulation that benefits the environment.

Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL102 Ofqual Unit Code: D/600/6482

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mandatory if completed

As an E2 unit it is expected that the learner may require some assistance in the form of prompts for the assessment. Practical tasks may be in a simulated environment.

Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL104 Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6484

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1.1 Give different examples of how humans have had a negative effect on the environment.

1.2 Identify consequences to the environment for each example.


2.1 Give two examples of actions that s/he personally can take to benefit the environment.

2.2 Describe how these actions could benefit the environment.

2.3 Give two examples of group action to benefit the environment.

2.4 Identify two laws or regulations that benefit the environment.

Unit Title: Environmental Issues Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL104 Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6484

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As an E3 level unit it is expected that the learner for the majority of the assessment will be acting independently with any support being minimal. Practical tasks should normally be in a real environment.

Unit Title: Law and Order Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL106 Ofqual Unit Code: F/600/6488

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1. Understand that laws exist to benefit the community.

1.1 Identify a law.

1.2 Identify a benefit of that law.

2. Know how laws are made. 2.1 Identify who makes laws.

2.2 Give an example of an elected representative.

3. Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws.

3.1 Give an example of breaking the law.

3.2 Identify a possible consequence.

4. Know how laws are enforced. 4.1 Identify who enforces the law.

Unit Title: Law and Order Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL106 Ofqual Unit Code: F/600/6488

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Unit Title: Law and Order Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL107 Ofqual Unit Code: J/600/6489

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1.1 Identify two laws.

1.2 Identify a benefit of each law



2.3 Identify how to vote for an elected representative.


3.1 Give two examples of breaking the law.

3.2 Identify two different ways offenders are punished.


4.2 Identify how to access a law enforcement officer.


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1.1 Identify four different laws.

1.2 Identify benefits of these laws.

1.3 Identify a rule that is not a law.



2.3 Identify how to vote for an elected representative.


3.1 Give two examples of breaking the law.

3.2 Give an example of breaking a rule.

3.3 State what a crime is.

3.4 Identify two different ways offenders are punished.


4.2 State what to do if a crime is witnessed.

4.3 State what happens to people who are caught committing a crime.

4.4 Identify how to access a law enforcement officer.


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Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL109 Ofqual Unit Code: R/600/6494

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1. Appreciate the differences in people. 1.1 Identify two people or groups with different values/beliefs/cultures/ abilities.

1.2 Give examples for each person or group of people with different values/beliefs/cultures/abilities.

1.3 Give an example of how s/he is different from someone else.

2. Understand the need for tolerance in society.

2.1 Give an example of where or when people are treated badly because of their differences.

2.2 State what s/he understands by tolerance.

2.3 State why it is important to be tolerant.

3. Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.

3.1 Give an example of something from a culture other than his/her own that they enjoy.

Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL109 Ofqual Unit Code: R/600/6494

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As an E1 level unit it is expected that the learner may require some support and prompting when doing the assessment but will be able to provide meaningful and appropriate responses to the tasks. The unit is only assessed at the application stage of the continuum.

Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL110 Ofqual Unit Code: D/600/6496

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1. Appreciate the differences in people. 1.1 Identify three people or groups with different values/beliefs/cultures/ abilities.

1.2 Give two examples for each person or group of people of their different values/beliefs/cultures/abilities.

1.3 Give examples of how s/he is different from someone else.

2. Understand the need for tolerance and equality in society.

2.1 Give two examples of where people are treated badly because of their differences.


2.3 Give two different examples of tolerant behaviour.


3.1 State how a group/individual have contributed to society for example, in art, literature, music, food and language.

3.2 State an advantage of living in a diverse society.

Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL110 Ofqual Unit Code: D/600/6496

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Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL111 Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6498

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1. Appreciate the differences in people. 1.1 Identify four people or groups with different values/beliefs/cultures/ abilities.

1.2 Give examples for each person or group of people with different values/beliefs/cultures/abilities.

1.3 Give examples of how s/he is different from someone else.

2. Understand the need for tolerance and

equality in society.

2.1 Give three examples of where people are treated badly because of their differences.


2.3 Give an example of possible consequences of intolerance.

2.4 State why equality and tolerance is important in society.

2.5 Give three different examples of tolerant behaviour.


3.1 State and give examples of how different groups/individuals contribute to society, for example in art, literature, music, food and language.

3.2 State an advantage of living in a diverse society.

Unit Title: Living in a Diverse Society Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL111 Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6498

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Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL163 Ofqual Unit Code: H/600/6502

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1. Understand that people have rights. 1.1 Identify two rights.

2. Understand that people have responsibilities.

2.1 Identify a personal responsibility towards close friends and/or family.

2.2 Identify a personal responsibility to the community at large.

Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL163 Ofqual Unit Code: H/600/6502

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Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL164 Ofqual Unit Code: M/600/6504

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1. Understand that people have rights. 1.1 Identify two legal rights.

1.2 Identify two rights that are not embedded in law.


2.1 Identify two personal responsibilities towards close friends and/or family.

2.2 Identify two personal responsibilities to the community at large.

2.3 Give an example of how acting responsibly can benefit another person or group.

3. Understand that exercising rights and responsibilities have effects on others.

3.1 Give examples of two different actions which may affect the rights of others.

Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL164 Ofqual Unit Code: M/600/6504

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Guidance: This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached. Please refer to LASER Assessment Definitions document for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment practice and evidence for verification. Assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below: Any of these assessment methods considered appropriate may be used. However if a P for Prescribed appears against any assessment method, it must be used to assess some part/s of the unit.

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Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL165 Ofqual Unit Code: Y/600/6500

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1. Understand that people have rights. 1.1 Identify three legal rights.

1.2 Identify two rights that are not embedded in law.


2.1 Identify two personal responsibilities towards close friends and/or family.

2.2 Identify three personal responsibilities to the community at large.

2.3 Give two examples of how acting responsibly can benefit another person or group.

3. Understand that exercising rights and responsibilities have effects on others.

3.1 Give examples of two different actions which may affect the rights of others.

Unit Title: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL165 Ofqual Unit Code: Y/600/6500

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Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL112 Ofqual Unit Code: H/600/6516

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1. Know what voluntary organisations are. 1.1 Outline what a voluntary organisation is.

1.2 Identify a voluntary organisation operating in the local community.

2. Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.

2.1 State the role of a volunteer in a specific organisation.

3. Know how to identify steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer.

3.1 Identify a personal action necessary to become a volunteer.

Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL112 Ofqual Unit Code: H/600/6516

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Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL113 Ofqual Unit Code: M/600/6518

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1.2 State the main aim of a voluntary organisation.


2.1 State two roles of volunteers in a specific organisation.

3. Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.

3.1 Identify two voluntary organisations operating in the local community.

3.2 Identify who to ask about current volunteering positions.


4.1 Identify two personal actions necessary to become a volunteer.

4.2 Identify a way of applying for a voluntary position.

Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: CAL113 Ofqual Unit Code: M/600/6518

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As an E2 level unit it is expected that the learner may require some assistance in the form of prompts for the assessment. Practical tasks may be in a simulated environment.

Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: WIZ910

Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6520

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1.2 Identify three voluntary organisations.

1.3 State the main aim of the organisations.


2.1 State three roles of volunteers in a specific organisation.

3. Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.

3.1 Identify three voluntary organisations operating in the local community.

3.2 Identify a way of finding out any current volunteering opportunities.


4.1 Identify three personal actions necessary to become a volunteer.

4.2 Contribute to an action plan to obtain a specific volunteer role.

5. Understand how to apply for a voluntary position.

5.1 Identify a way of applying for a voluntary position.

5.2 Contribute to a letter of application for a specific voluntary position or a speculative letter to a voluntary organisation.

Unit Title: Volunteering Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 LASER Unit Code: WIZ910

Ofqual Unit Code: K/600/6520

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Guidance:

This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached. Please refer to LASER Assessment Definitions document for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment practice and evidence for verification. Assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below: Any of these assessment methods considered appropriate may be used. However if a P for Prescribed appears against any assessment method, it must be used to assess some part/s of the unit.

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Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL115 Ofqual Unit Code: A/600/6506

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1. Be able to identify the context of volunteering.

1.1 State the name of the organisation for which s/he volunteers.

2. Understand what tasks are necessary. 2.1 Identify a task that needs to be done.

3. Be able to follow instructions to complete a task.

3.1 Identify who to go to for help.

3.2 Listen to instructions.

3.3 Ask questions if clarification is needed

3.4 Help to carry out a task.

4. Be able to evaluate self in the role as a volunteer.

4.1 Identify something s/he did well.

4.2 Identify something s/he might do better.

4.3 Identify one thing s/he enjoyed about volunteering.

Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 1 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL115 Ofqual Unit Code: A/600/6506

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As an E1 level unit it is expected that the learner may require some support and prompting when doing the assessment but will be able to provide meaningful and appropriate responses to the tasks. The unit is only assessed at the application stage of the continuum.

Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL116 Ofqual Unit Code: F/600/6507

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1.1 State the name of the organisation for which s/he volunteers.

1.2 State something about the organisation.

2. Understand what tasks are necessary. 2.1 Identify what s/he is expected to do.

2.2 Identify two tasks that need to be done.


3.1 Identify the person who tells him/her

What to do and who to go to for help.


3.3 Ask questions if clarification is needed.

3.4 Help to carry out two tasks.


4.1 Identify what s/he did well.

4.2 Identify any areas for improvement.

4.3 Identify one thing s/he enjoyed about the tasks.

Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 2 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL116 Ofqual Unit Code: F/600/6507

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As an E2 level unit it is expected that the learner may require some assistance in the form of prompts for the assessment. Practical tasks may be in a simulated environment.

Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL117 Ofqual Unit Code: J/600/6508

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1.1 State the name and purpose of the organisation for which s/he volunteers.

1.2 State the difference between a volunteer and an employee.

1.3 Identify two strengths s/he brings to the organisation

1.4 Give a reason for volunteering.

2. Understand what tasks are necessary. 2.1 Outline the job s/he does.

2.2 Identify two tasks that need to be done.

2.3 Identify some other work the organisation does.


3.1 Identify the person who tells her/him what to do.


3.3 Ask questions if clarification is needed.

3.4 Help to carry out two tasks.


4.1 Identify what s/he did well.

4.2 Identify any areas for improvement.

4.3 Identify one thing s/he enjoyed about the work/tasks.

4.4 Suggest what s/he has contributed to the organisation.

Unit Title: Working as a Volunteer Unit Level: Entry 3 Unit Credit Value: 3 GLH: 30 LASER Unit Code: CAL117 Ofqual Unit Code: J/600/6508

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