Independent Living – Entry Level
Exam board:
WJEC
Course overview:
This qualification includes units for developing skills, knowledge and self-awareness. As a school we have the choice to build the qualification around one subject area, or from a range of subject areas to give students a more general experience. After considering student’s views of the option choices, we have put together an Independent Living Qualification that is built of 6 units.
At the end of year 10 we will revisit the course and plan different units that we will be offering in year 11, depend of students’ choices. This will allow more flexibility within the nurture group curriculum and the units being taught will be, at times, pupil focused. These choices will be taught by members of staff who are able to teach an array of subjects, within the range of classrooms across the school.
How the course is assessed:
All Entry Pathways units are internally assessed and externally moderated.
Where does it lead?
This qualification can be achieved leading to a range of outcomes. Pupils need to attain different amount of credits to gain
- Entry 2
- Entry 3
- Level 1
Which lead to (three sizes) of qualification:
- Award (8 or more credits)
- Certificate (13 or more credits)
- Diploma (37 or more credits)
In some cases, pupils may not complete the full qualification due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, appointments etc). In these instances, pupils are still able to use the credits accrued from any work submitted to recognise their achievements. This is an advantage in comparison to other courses, as it gives pupils the flexibility to make different decisions about their pathway for the future, along with gaining accreditation for all work completed.
For further information about the Qualification please use these links, or you can discuss this further with subject teachers during parents evening.
Website Link
https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/independent-living-entry-pathways/#tab_overview
Subject overviews for the Independent Living
Long term planning: Key Stage 4 Long term planning: Key Stage 5Animal care
The units of work included in this topic support pupils in developing confidence when working with animals, supports them in checking an animal is healthy, learning how to groom a small animal and understanding how to show visitors around a small animal enterprise. The topics enable pupils to gain the basis of how to look after small creatures, alongside developing respect and understanding how to keep them safe.
Myself within the Community
This unit aims to enable learners to develop an awareness of their community and equip them with the skills and confidence to use various local services and facilities.
As a part of this course, pupils will have to be able to describe, identify and use various services.
Planning a Journey
Students will develop the skills and understanding of how to plan and undertake a journey within their community.
Students will learn how to use appropriate routes to undertake journeys. They will be able to learn how to use appropriate methods of transport to undertake journeys alongside learning about health and safety. This unit is very practical and will be assessed by ‘doing’.
Maintaining Healthy Skin & Nails
This unit aims to enable learners to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of general skin and nail care. Students will have the chance to develop skills and understanding about different skin types and appropriate care products. They will be able to develop knowledge about different factors that contribute to the condition of skin and nails.
Food Preparation, Cooking and Serving
In this unit pupils will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills required to prepare, cook and serve a range of dishes.
Pupils will have the chance to develop a range of basic food preparation skills. They will learn how to select suitable equipment to complete set tasks. Students will learn how to identify and select correct items of equipment for preparing and serving food.
Health, Safety and Hygiene
This unit aims to help learners to obtain a knowledge and understanding of safety and hygiene when preparing, cooking and serving food.
Pupils will have the chance to develop knowledge and skills that will enable them to make decisions regarding safe and hygienic working practices.
Throughout the unit, students will learn about the common causes and types of food poisoning.
Students will develop basic knowledge about the main symptoms of food poisoning and the effects on health.
Introduction to Land Maintenance
In this unit, pupils will be able to acquire the knowledge around land studies and will have opportunities to plant and maintain a variety of pre-built and natural planted areas. They will learn how to select suitable equipment to complete set tasks. Students will learn how to identify and select correct items of equipment.