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Checklist of common questions relating to the Volunteering, Skill and Physical sections

When planning the section

In the Volunteering section, has the participant received some form of training?
Has practical service been undertaken?
In the Skills section, does the instructor/assessor hold or possess the appropriate position, qualification or experience?
In the Physical section, does the instructor/assessor hold or possess the appropriate position, qualification or experience?

When completing the record book

Has an activity been undertaken which fulfils the conditions of each Section and can they be related to a programme listed in the Programmes File?
Have the time requirements as specified in the Handbook been fulfilled?
Are the dates entered in each Section correct with regard to the participant's choice?
Has there been regular commitment throughout the duration the Section?
Has the assessor's report been completed appropriately and signed by the assessor.
Has the assessor recorded their position and/or qualification?
Has the participant had the opportunity to review their experience in each Section?

Resources

These letter templates provide a list of Frequently Asked Questions and guidelines for instructors and assessors of the Physical Recreation, Service and Skills sections. Each is designed to offer basic information in an accessible format, that can be easily edited to include additional information.

Physical Recreation section letter template

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Service section letter template

29 kb

Skills section letter template

MS Word

32 kb

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Last Updated: 15 September 08

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