Foundation LDD

Foundation LDD

About the course:
The course consists of two elements - Life Skills and Work Skills.

Life Skills- This is a course for young people with severe learning difficulties aged 16 - 23 who like learning in a small group. The course will focus on independent living skills, working with others and functional skills.

Work Skills- This is a course for young people with moderate learning difficulties aged 16 - 19 who like learning in a small group. This course will focus on exploring vocational options, work skills and improving your learning.

Success Story:
Life Skills- Learners on this course have the opportunity to use the skills they develop through the year on the residential element of this course. Learners have chosen destinations such as YHA Telscombe where they chose activities, designed and budgeted a menu, and had a good time.

Work Skills- Learners on this course have achieved a high level of CSWL passes which has led them onto vocational courses across the college. A number of learners have also taken advantage of employment opportunities.

Course Content:
Life Skills

• Word and number
• Information Technology
• Tutorial sessions
• Independent travel
• Food and Hygiene
• Personal Presentation
• Art and Drama
• Farm and Garden
• Supported work experience

Work Skills

• Literacy and Numeracy
• Information Technology
• Tutorial sessions
• Introduction to Work Skills
• Food and Hygiene
• Interview Skills
• Art
• Farm and Garden
• Work experience

Learning Style:
Life Skills- Learners will work in small groups with support and will have an Individual Learning Plan.

Work Skills- Learners will work in small groups with support and increasingly will learn to work independently.

Equipment Requirements: A pen and an appetite to learn!

Assessment:
Life Skills

• Observation and ILP
• City and Guilds Adult Literacy and Numeracy
• Edexcel (Partial Certificate)
• College Accreditation

Work Skills

• Observation and ILP
• City and Guilds Adult Literacy and Numeracy
• Edexcel Cert. in Skills for a Working Life.

Progression:
Life Skills

• Supported employment.
• Part-time Adult Basic Skills sessions.
• Community -based projects and services.

Work Skills

• Vocational courses
• City Horizons (E2E - Entry to Employment)
• Full and Part time employment
• Further training or education

Code : Time : Duration : Day : Tuition Fee : Admin Fee
B01234 001 07/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified Fee Enquiry

B01234 003 07/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified Fee Enquiry