Independence Skills

This Foundation Learning course applies to students currently working below Level 1.

As a discrete course at Entry level, Independence Skills help you to develop specific skills for independent living, personal independence, confidence in the community and travel training. It will allow you to develop your knowledge of and skills in areas such as keeping safe, being healthy, building relationships, looking after your home and dealing with problems. There are units involved with exploring the wider community that involves getting out and about in the community.

Entry requirements

  • No formal entry requirements.

What will I study

 

  • Money skills
  • Keeping safe
  • Being Healthy
  • Speaking Up Self Identity
  • In the community 
  • Travelling and Meeting Travel Training
  • All about me
  • Engaging with the world

Which subjects complement this

  • Functional Skills
  • Personal and Social Development

Assessment

  • Coursework

Progression

  • Supported Employment
  • Independent Living
  • Further Education