Entry Level in Life Skills

Entry Level in Life Skills
Exam board: EDEXCEL NCS course code entry: ELCLSAP
Aim This 1 year course gives you an opportunity to take the first step on the qualifications ladder. The emphasis is on helping you gain a greater sense of independence and self-confidence by building on your skills and strengths.
Content · Setting up an enterprise
· Investigating the community
· Health and safety
· Managing money
· Transport and travel
· IT
· Practical work skills and independent living skills
· Basic skills in literacy and numeracy
· Opportunities for work experience in horticulture, catering, media and household duties.*

You will be assessed throughout the course through a series of assignments. Your work will be internally verified and sampled by the external moderator.

* Some units may be subject to change.

Progression/career opportunities
After achieving the required level of skill, you may be encouraged to move on to a vocational pathway course at Entry level or training in an employment setting.

Screening
Students will also be screened (in the College) and must achieve literacy and numeracy at the level appropriate to the course.