Free Entry Level Life and Living Skills Course in Pontypool. Classes run at National Star in Wales, full-time during the day. This entry level life and living skills course runs over three years and focuses on building everyday skills to support greater independence. There are no specific entry requirements, and you can bring a support worker along if you need one. The course covers practical skills for daily life at an entry level pace.
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 tasks more independently.
You'll build communication skills to use in daily life.
You'll practise making choices and decisions for yourself.
You'll develop skills for looking after your personal wellbeing.
You'll learn how to take part in your community and social activities.
You'll work on skills that support safety and self-care at home.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom, with activities and tasks tailored to your needs and abilities. Assessment is practical and ongoing, based on what you do and how you progress during the course. Your support worker can join you in sessions if you need them there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. National Star in Wales will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with learning disabilities day to day.
Day centre assistant: working in community support and activity settings.
Personal assistant: providing one-to-one support to an individual.
Volunteer: contributing to community or charity organisations.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English and Maths: builds literacy and numeracy alongside life skills.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Independent Living Skills: a next step toward greater independence and further learning.
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working Life: opens routes toward supported employment and work experience programmes.
