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This workplace module builds on YIP233. Learners will be required to demonstrate the ability to take a leadership initiative in a workplace for young people and to demonstrate application of theory and practice wisdom to their workplace role. Competence is demonstrated against selected National Occupational Standards and will be supported in practice by a Fieldwork Supervisor.

This module will cover the following topics:

• application of theory from concurrent modules in an area of specialist practice;
• analysis of the implications of current policy for specialist practice.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:

a) Apply the principles of project management and development including those of resource allocation;
b) Critically analyse the policy direction of practice in a specialist area.

ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:

a) Take a leadership role in the planning and implementation of strategic development within your organisation in a way that involves young people;
b) Promote the development of policy for equality of opportunity and safeguarding;
c) Manage self, time and professional development as a leader.

Staff / student contact: 10% (Fieldwork Supervisor)
Fieldwork practice: 60%
Student directed learning: 30%

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.