Leadership Skills for Military Service

This qualification informs and guides learners through the process of understanding the requirements and commitments required, along with an introduction to the skills and knowledge expected when entering Military life. It provides a structured individualised route with knowledge and skills to prepare for candidates for selection for potential entry to the military services.

Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

To enable the learner to define the role and responsibilities of a team leader within the Armed Forces.
To enable the learner to differentiate between the various leadership levels and their associated responsibilities within the Armed Forces hierarchy.
To enable the learner to identify and analyse the key skills and qualities that contribute to effective leadership in a military context.
To enable the learner to recognise and categorise the diverse types of teams, including sub-teams within a battalion and specialist teams, found within the Armed Forces.
To enable the learner to practice and apply fundamental leadership skills, such as briefing and debriefing, to guide a team towards the successful completion of a given task.
To enable the learner to critically evaluate their own leadership performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, in a practical task-based scenario.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the role of a team leader in the Armed Forces
Identify the skills and qualities of a good leader
Describe different teams within the Armed forces
Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Assessment Methods

Coursework
E-assessment
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Task-based Controlled Assessment

Units & Credit Structure

This unit introduces learners to the basic leadership principles and hierarchy for military service.