Skills Development (Developing Skills for Independent Living and Supported Work)

Course Overview

Level

Entry

What's it all about?

The course is for young people with moderate/severe learning difficulties/disabilities who need to learn within a supported environment, and who want to develop their skills in independent living and preparation for adult life. The course is an individual learning plan led in conjunction with foundation learning. Support facilitates full inclusion, where possible.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to other skills development courses or vocational training appropriate to individual needs.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, but an interview will assess your suitability for the course.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

You will have the opportunity to study the following qualifications:

Skills for Working Life
ASDAN Personal Progress Award
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will have the opportunity to:

develop functional skills
develop a range of independent living skills,social skills and self confidence
try a range of vocational options
achieve relevant qualifications

The course includes:

Functional Skills
work Skills/work placement - where appropriate
Vocational tasters
personal development/residential
independent living skills
keeping fit and healthy
using community facilities.

When can I study?

Four days per week

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

SDG

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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