Personal Safety & Care

Course Overview
This course is for students who are able to demonstrate a level of independent activity, who have some Literacy and Numeracy skills for daily living and an interest to develop independence and confidence in personal relationships, care & safety.

Course Structure

• Travelling safely on buses, trains and taxis.

• Personal safety while using public transport and walking out in the community.

• How to keep safe at home.

• Appropriate use of the phone.

• Personal Hygiene.

• Sexual Health.

• Contraception.
  

Students will be taking part in discussion and as a group going out into the community using public transport and may progress to small group travel training

Qualification Aims
Upon successful completion of this course students will receive a recognised certificate

Assessments/Examinations
Students will be assessed on their awareness of safety while out in the community and using public transport.

Cost / Equipment
£35.00 Material costs to be paid to the tutor at the start of the course.

All other fees are the responsibility of the applicant including travel money, refreshments, visits etc.

Start Date
September 2010


Requirement
There are no formal entry requirements but the student should be able to: Communicate ideas by language or sign and work as part of a team. Feel comfortable within a group discussing sex education. Appreciate confidentiality. Have an awareness of risk and safety for travel training All applicants will be formally interviewed to discuss individual support, needs and suitability of the course. Where 1:1 support is an identified need, a carer from the home may be required. Places are limited to applicants who have not attended College previously or those who have attendee for 2-3 years.