Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day. This entry level personal and social skills qualification is designed for learners with additional learning needs or disabilities who want to develop the basic life skills needed to live more independently. The course runs over 36 weeks. There are no entry requirements, though you cannot study below your current minimum level.
Who this course is for
This subject is ideal for any learner with additional learning needs or disabilities who would like to improve and maintain some of the basic life skills that are needed to make you a fully rounded and more independent citizen.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for the course however you cannot study below your current minimum level qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical everyday life skills to support greater independence.
You'll build communication skills for use in daily situations.
You'll practise skills for managing yourself and your personal wellbeing.
You'll develop social skills for interacting with others in different settings.
You'll work on skills that support participation in your community.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Peterborough College. The course uses practical activities and tasks that reflect everyday life situations. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you complete during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use this to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people with daily living tasks
Care assistant: helping individuals in care or community settings
Volunteer: contributing to community or charity organisations
Classroom assistant: supporting learners in educational settings
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Personal and Social Development: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering broader life and social skills.
Entry Level or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens your core skills and opens more study and work options.
Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: a step toward support worker or care assistant roles.
