Leadership Training Level 2

Target Group: Young Leaders aged 16-19 wishing to develop leadership skills

Course delivery time: This is a residential 3 day programme - see the 2013 dates below.

Aim

The aim of the course is to offer young volunteers from Ambition clubs and projects the opportunity to examine leadership in both theory and practice, examining their leadership potential using experiential learning.

Objectives

During the course participants will:

• Examine leadership theories and styles
• Identify their own leadership qualities
• Experience teamwork and leadership in practical situations
• Explore the relationship between a team member and a team leader
• Work closely with other young people to create a positive learning environment
• Explore a number of review and feedback exercises, drawing on practical experiences
• Further their own personal development and identify areas for continued development.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Grasp the basic concept of leadership styles and the leadership spectrum
• Recognise the components of leadership, understanding the main factors which interact to affect a person’s capacity to lead
• Pinpoint personal leadership qualities and embrace their leadership potential
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a team member and team leader – recognising the relationship between the two
• Understand and participate in experiential learning
• Understand and experiment with review and feedback processes
• Recognise factors which assist in creating a positive learning environment
• Transfer these factors to create and maintain a positive learning environment for themselves, the group and in future situations.
• Work towards an action plan which will assist with their future development
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Communicate and organise a range of tasks
  • Co-operate with others
  • Undertake varying group roles
  • Listen, discuss and honestly share opinions and thoughts in an appropriate manner

Methods

A range of outdoor pursuits, problem solving and experiential learning opportunities will be provided to facilitate knowledge and understanding in the above areas. Practical opportunities will be complimented with discussion to review learning and insight gained.

Qualification

Successful candidates completing the log book and practical tasks will receive a National Open College Certificate in Leadership at Level 2.

These courses are run directly by PGL staff that have been fully trained by Ambition.

Course Dates 2013

6-8 September: Boreatton Park, Shropshire / Windmill Hill, East Sussex / Little Canada, Isle of Wight

13-15 September: Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire / Osmington Bay, Dorset

4-6 October: Liddington, Wiltshire

11-13 October: Boreatton Park, Shropshire / Osmington Bay, Dorset / Little Canada, Isle of Wight / Liddington, Wiltshire

18-20 October: Windmill Hill, East Sussex / Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

8-10 November: Boreatton Park, Shropshire / Osmington Bay, Dorset / Little Canada, Isle of Wight

15-17 November: Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Course Dates 2014

24-26 January: Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

7-9 February: Liddington, Wiltshire

28 February - 2 March: Boreatton Park, Shropshire / Osmington Bay, Dorset / Little Canada, Isle of Wight / Liddington, Wiltshire

7-9 March: Windmill Hill, East Sussex

14-16 March: Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire / Liddington, Wiltshire

21-23 March: Boreatton Park, Shropshire / Windmill Hill, East Sussex / Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire / Osmington Bay, Dorset / Little Canada, Isle of Wight