How Does it work? The profile is divided into five themes, and each theme contains a number of units relating to it. They are grouped as follows:

Theme 1

Your community (all in this section are mandatory for the full award)

• your community - past and present
• your community - your experience
• thinking about change - recognising challenges
• discovering themes and groups

Theme 2

Taking up a challenge

• public health
• community safety and security
• improving the environment
• learning, education and employment
• encouraging sustainability
• live the action (local initiative)
  
• navigating through the challenge*
• communicating effectively*

* are mandatory for the full award

Theme 3

Celebrating difference

• bridging the gap between generations
• respecting diversity, beliefs and cultures
• disability and society
• exploring alternative lifestyles

Theme 4

Participating in a responsible society

• discovering the decision makers
• participating in organisations
• understanding local governance
• developing co-operation and trust

Theme 5

Heart and mind decisions

• rights and responsibilities
• extending social inclusion
• building better relationships
• making a difference

Learners choose up to 10 units from across the themes and are guided through their choices and their journey by a tutor or mentor