Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Slough. Classes run full-time during the day at Slough and Langley College, over 35 weeks. This personal and social skills course focuses on building your independence in adult life. You'll cover areas such as independent travel, personal safety, self-advocacy, and making informed decisions. Entry requirements apply: you'll need to be working at Functional Skills Entry Level 2 or above in English and Maths, and be able to move around campus independently.
Who this course is for
This course aims to focus on those skills which will support a learner’s personal growth and increase their independence in adult life, including areas such as independent travel, self-advocacy and personal safety. In addition, learners will be able to develop the ability to make informed choices and be confident in their decision making and the transition that would follow it. The above aims will be delivered through a variety of methods, some of which are listed below. Curriculum delivery will take place through conventional lectures, hands-on experience, theory and practical experience, taking part in enterprise projects, work experience and life skills delivered through internal and external activities.
Entry requirements
Students must be working at Functional Skills Entry 2 or above for English and Maths and who can be independent on campus.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills for independent travel in everyday situations.
You'll practise self-advocacy, so you can speak up for yourself in different settings.
You'll learn how to keep yourself safe in personal and social situations.
You'll build the ability to make informed choices and decisions.
You'll explore how to manage transitions in adult life with greater confidence.
You'll develop skills to increase your independence in daily life.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered through a variety of classroom-based methods at Slough and Langley College. The course uses practical activities and group work to develop your personal and social skills. Assessment is ongoing and reflects the skills you build throughout the course. Your tutor will guide you through each area of the qualification during daytime sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting adults with daily living and independence.
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings.
Classroom support assistant: helping learners in educational settings.
Community support worker: working with people to access local services.
Personal assistant: supporting individuals with day-to-day tasks.
What you could study next
After this entry level personal and social skills qualification, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Personal and Social Development, to build further on the skills covered here.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1, which opens doors to a wider range of further study and employment.
Level 1 qualifications in Health and Social Care, if you're interested in working in a care or support role.
