Ascentis Level 1 Award in Citizenship

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Citizenship introduces learners to the democratic process in the UK. It considers the national decision-making processes and it shows how learners can become involved as citizens. Learners will identify how politics leads and influences parts of the economy, and the interdependencies of taxation and state-provided services. The final part of the unit covers legal responsibilities, including the safeguarding of human rights, law administration and enforcement.

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

 • To understand the political systems in the UK

• To understand the role of the Government in public spending

• To understand the justice system

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed through the completion of an Ascentis-devised multiple-choice test that is carried out at the completion of the course.

The grading of this qualification is pass or did not achieve.