Free Entry Level Life and Living Skills Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at National Star College, full-time during the day. This is a free life and living skills course with no specific entry requirements. If you need support to attend, you can bring a support worker with you. The course covers everyday skills to help you live more independently. It runs over three years, giving you time to build knowledge and practise skills at your own pace. You can take this entry level life and living skills qualification whether you are a young person or an adult.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who needs support to become more independent and get skills for everyday life. It's suitable for young people and adults needing entry level learning, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities. You can bring along a support worker to help you on the course if needed.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills for managing everyday life more independently.
You'll build communication skills suited to daily situations.
You'll practise skills for looking after yourself and your environment.
You'll work on making choices and decisions in everyday contexts.
You'll develop skills for taking part in community and social activities.
You'll learn how to stay safe in familiar and new situations.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom during the day. You'll work through activities and tasks that reflect real everyday situations. Assessment is ongoing and based on what you do and demonstrate during the course, rather than written exams. Your progress is recorded as you develop skills across the different areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. National Star College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people with daily living tasks
Day centre assistant: supporting adults in community settings
Volunteer: contributing to local community or charity activities
Supported employment worker: helping others in workplace settings
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: builds reading, writing, and communication skills for everyday and work contexts.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: develops number and problem-solving skills for daily life.
Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development: a next step for learners building independence and social skills.
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working Life: moves toward employment-focused skills at the next level.
