COURSE TITLE: INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ENTRY LEVEL 1, 2 AND 3)

WALFORD AND OSWESTRY

WHAT DOES THE SUBJECT INCLUDE?

The course consists of a range of units from the following:

  • Independent Living
  • Accessing Financial Service
  • Knowing your Local Area
  • Using Public Transport – Busses and Trains
  • Basic Cooking Techniques
  • Household Expenses
  • House hold Shopping
  • Recycling and Managing Waste
  • Choosing Clothing and Footwear
  • Personal Care and Hygiene
  • Eating a Balanced Diet
  • Accessing the Countryside
  • Exploring Art
  • Participation in Team Events
  • Environmental Issues
  • Understanding Rights and Responsibilities
  • Working as a Volunteer

Additional courses:

  • Enrichment activities
  • Employability and enterprise
  • Work Experience
  • Tutorials
  • Literacy and Numeracy

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE?

The course is very practical and hands on with lots of chance to develop skills in a practical environment. Both skills and knowledge are assessed throughout the year by the completion of assignments. You will also complete a period of work experience during the course of the year. There are a variety of external visits which form part of your study programme and you will be appointed a personal tutor for the duration of the course.

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and keen to improve you independence, study skills and employability skills.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

None required; just enthusiasm.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GAIN IF I SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETE THE COURSE?

OCN Diploma in Living Independently at either Entry Level 1, 2 or 3.

HOW MANY HOURS, WEEKS, YEARS DOES IT LAST?

One year full time (3 or 4 days a week)

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

  • 3 x A4 files, paper, pen, etc.
  • Steel toe-capped boots, overalls and waterproofs
  • Padlock for locker

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

A higher level Independent Living Skills Qualification or a vocational qualification

ARE THERE ANY EXTRA COSTS?

There may be the occasional trip relating to a unit within the course.

HOW DO I APPLY/JOIN THIS COURSE?

You first need to complete and application form. You can find a form in the back of the Prospectus or alternatively you can complete the form on-line by visiting the College’s website

Once we have your form we will invite you to come into College and meet with a member of our teaching Team so you can ask any other questions you have. Usually at this meeting we will either offer you a place on the course you have applied for or, in some cases an alternative course.