Prince's Trust :: Team - Course Stucture

Team - Course Structure

Week 1 - Induction Week

A fast paced, activity full week designed to promote team building, introduce Health & Safety, community awareness and transferable core skills, including communication, problem solving, tolerance and working with others.

Week 2 - Residential

Usually including outdoor activities this week promotes team building through a structured learning experience away from the local community in residential accommodation. This week improves self-confidence and provides the opportunity to take responsibility as a leader in some activities.

Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6 -Community Project

The first week is allocated as a planning week for the project, which has been identified in the local community by the Team itself. The project is carried out in weeks 4 & 5 and allows the Team to take responsibility for a task and gives them a sense of ownership of it. It is usually a practical project (decorating, renovation, etc), and it may include skills training where possible and encourages them to build links with their community and other agencies. The Community Project is an ideal opportunity for volunteers to create evidence towards their Profile of Achievement and Key Skills.

Weeks 7, 8 - Work Placement

The work placement gives individuals a chance to gain experience in the workplace. The placement is agreed with the individual and they are able to make an informed, supported choice as to the type of placement they require. The Team leader supports them throughout their placements, with both visits and regular contact with their base. It is an opportunity for volunteers to develop their transferable skills in a different environment again.

Week 9 - Next Steps

Next Steps Week is an opportunity to work on life skills and consider what options there might be after the completion of the course. Time is spent carrying out job searches, practice interviews and creating personal CVs.

Weeks 10, 11 - Final Team Challenge

This is the Team's chance to take on a challenge involving taking responsibility for others. It is a demanding challenge set by the Team Leader. Past examples have included organising day trips and weekends away for the elderly, those with special needs, or other disabilities. The planning and execution is carried out by the Team and utilises many of the skills and experiences that the Team has acquired in the past weeks.

Week 12 - Presentation and Review

The final week of the Programme culminates in a presentation to an invited audience to promote what the Team has achieved over the past twelve weeks. This week also provides an opportunity to review all the learning that has taken place, to complete the log-books and portfolios which go forward to be assessed for the City & Guilds Profile of Achievement award. The Presentation is an ideal opportunity to award the Certificates achieved by volunteers in front of their peers.

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