Certificate in Life Skills Entry 1 (PSD) - Ascentis

Course Summary:

This programme is designed to allow pre-entry and Entry Level 1 learners to access college and develop the confidence, self-esteem and practical skills to enable them to move on to a diploma in independence and work at Entry Level 2 and then on to other routes such as independent living, further education at entry Level 3 or work.

Course Details:

A Foundation Learning programme will involve diagnostic assessment, mentoring, and information, advice and guidance for the learner from the point of first contact with the college.

These courses at entry level are especially relevant to young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, behavioural issues and those who have not achieved at school. There is a high level of pastoral care and support and learners and parents/carers are encouraged to build strong working relationships with the team in the department. Learners are expected to aim high, work hard and enjoy the course. They will discuss what they want to be doing in the future and set targets at initial interview before they start the course. There will be opportunities for them to experience different areas of vocational skills as well as improve their levels of maths, English and ICT. They will be involved in external community work, internal charity/fundraising events and may take part in competitions locally and in the South East. Learners will be challenged and supported to achieve at diploma level and encouraged to take part in work experience and enrichment activities when possible.

Modules:

• FS English
• FS Maths
• FS ICT
• Yourself and others
• Keeping healthy and safe
• Community and leisure
• Carrying out a practical activity
• Developing independent living skills
• Travelling within the community
  Developing skills for the work
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Career Progression:

Learners may progress on to higher level courses, transition into work courses, independent living or voluntary or paid work dependent on aptitude and ability.