Life Skills

More about the course

This qualification is available at Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 and focuses on skills that will support your growth and increase your independence in adulthood. This includes contributing to the community, being part of a group, exercising and looking after your wellbeing.

This unique course includes individual and group practical learning at Kidderminster College, as well as off-site activities which you will attend as part of your group, which your tutors will arrange for you. You will study within small groups, where additional support can be provided.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 qualification in Life Skills.

What will I learn?

Working as a team
Looking after your wellbeing
Healthy eating
Working safely
Handling money
Using tools and equipment in the workplace.

How is the course taught?

Off-site practical workshops
Theory work
Group lessons
One-to-one support.

How am I assessed?

Portfolio work
Evidence-based learning.

Work experience opportunities

You will gain work experience during business enterprise fundraising activities.

English and maths

Maths will include skills such as measuring and weighing during cooking.

English will include skills such as sequencing and communication during drama.

Tutorial

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this course, you will have learnt vital skills for future employment and adult life in general.

Alternatively, if you wish to continue your studies, you can progress onto a variety of Level 1 courses at Kidderminster College.

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