The City & Guilds Individual Profile in Active Citizenship is an exciting new type of learning programme. It is an empowering learning tool which people of all ages and backgrounds can use to achieve goals that they set for themselves and embark on a project based on their particular interest in their community.

Learner Benefits - Learning to take an active role in society means developing a postive and practical vision based on the values and principles of an Active Citizenship.  Learners gain confidence by being encouraged to explore different actions about taking part while placing the person right at the centre of their journey and making choices through prioritising their interest. Benefits to the learner are their greater awareness about rights and responsibiliities and growing in a positive learning environment where personal development is motivational, inspired and empowers the individual into taking action. Quality training and development ensures knowledge and understanding is designed into the programme, ensuring new skills and practical applications are beneficial.  The iPAC is based on a supportive mentoring and review process using a distance travelled method to record progress.  The method provides for individual need and develops their progressive involvement to overcome barriers through applying practical solutions.

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Case studies of Unit 5, Making a Difference            case 1         case 2

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Click here to see the Active Learning for Active Citizenship Framework