Young STEM Leader Awards
Young STEM Leader
Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6 (YSL4, YSL5 and YSL6) are formal qualifications, credit rated by SQA, that enable young people to support, engage and inspire others in STEM in their schools, communities or youth groups. On completion of these awards, YSLs will be able to plan, lead and evaluate STEM activities, events and interactions.
Each level within the formal version of the programme carries credit points for the young people and the award is available on Insight for centres to gain the associated tariff points.
YSL6 focusses on identifying the skills, qualities and behaviours of good leaders and positive role models. At this level, YSLs are encouraged to explore the challenges and issues that exist in STEM such as stereotypes, misconceptions and outdated views and how they can positively challenge these through the delivery of activities, events or interactions. In addition, YSLs will learn the importance of health and safety and safeguarding when leading learning experiences for others.
Each level within the formal version of the programme carries credit points for the young people and the award is available on Insight for centres to gain the associated tariff points.
YSL6 focusses on identifying the skills, qualities and behaviours of good leaders and positive role models. At this level, YSLs are encouraged to explore the challenges and issues that exist in STEM such as stereotypes, misconceptions and outdated views and how they can positively challenge these through the delivery of activities, events or interactions. In addition, YSLs will learn the importance of health and safety and safeguarding when leading learning experiences for others.
