Ascentis
Entry Level
QN: 603/3470/8
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4178 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
163 Units
Guided Hours
4178 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Commercial Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
2
Accessing Financial services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
3
Accessing Health Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
4
Accessing Helping Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Know where to find the service.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
5
Accessing Leisure Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Know how to find the service.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
6
Accessing the Countryside
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for a countryside walk.
- Understand the benefits of walking in the countryside.
- Know the country code.
- Recognise public information signs.
- Appreciate a walk in the countryside.
7
Basic Cooking Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of cooking.
- Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
- Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different methods.
- Know how to make a dish using different cooking methods.
8
Choosing Clothing and Footwear
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand size, shape and clothing styles.
- Recognise clothing and footwear to suit different activities.
- Know where to purchase clothing and footwear.
9
Developing Assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise key implications and benefits of assertiveness.
- Understand ways of being assertive in a given situation.
10
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
- Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug.
- Recognise effects of drug and alcohol use.
11
Eating a Balanced Diet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a balanced diet.
- Understand what is meant by healthy eating.
- Know how to prepare a balanced meal.
- Understand the need for basic food hygiene.
12
Eating Out
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different places to eat out.
- Know different types of food to eat out.
- Be able to choose a place to eat out.
- Be able to eat a meal out.
- Know which cutlery to use.
13
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment.
- Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment.
14
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Know how to prepare a snack.
- Know how to clean up after preparing food.
- Know how to store food and drink.
- Know how to be safe in the kitchen.
15
Exploring Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate art.
- Know of art techniques.
- Produce a piece of personal art.
- Be able to tidy up.
16
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to move in space.
- Be able to make dance movements.
17
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify and play musical instruments., Play a musical instrument with others.
18
Exploring Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for a performance.
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Be able to co
- operate with others in performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
19
Food Safety and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic hygiene rules.
- Know how to store different types of food.
- Know when food should be discarded.
20
Gardening for Pleasure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a garden is.
- Be able to identify plants.
- Know what equipment to use for planting.
- Know where to plant.
- Know how to plant., Care for equipment.
21
Getting about Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe when out and about.
- Know how to travel somewhere safely.
- Know how to be safe in the dark.
- Know emergency evacuation procedures.
22
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Show awareness of the vocational area.
- Interact with others in an appropriate way.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3), Show a development in skills.
- Apply process to tackle basic problems.(MSS1/E3), Show basic awareness of safe working practices.
- Review own performance and personal skills.
23
Hobbies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of hobbies.
- Be able to make a choice about a hobby.
- Plan and prepare to carry out a hobby.
- Be able to participate in a hobby.
24
Household Cleaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what needs cleaning.
- Use equipment for cleaning.
- Use products for cleaning.
- Know when to clean.
25
Household Expenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise expenses.
- Recognise weekly expenses.
- Recognise long-term expenses.
- Recognise different methods of payment.
26
Household Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about local shops.
- Know how to plan a shopping trip.
- Understand the process of making a purchase.
27
Kitchen Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that kitchens must be kept clean.
- Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
- Use products to clean a kitchen.
28
Knowing Your Local Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
- Understand the community.
- Understand own responsibilities in the community.
29
Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that laws exist to benefit the community.
- Know how laws are made.
- Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws.
- Know how laws are enforced.
30
Living in a Diverse Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the differences in people.
- Understand the need for tolerance and equality in society.
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.
31
Living in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review progress towards living in the community.
- Recognise what living in the community means to them.
32
Looking after Clothes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to care for clothing., Sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications.
- Use a washing machine safely.
- Know how to dry clothes.
- Know how to store items of clothing.
33
Make a Simple Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
- Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
- Be able to prepare ingredients.
- Know how to use utensils safely.
- Know how to use a cooker safely.
- Be able to serve a meal.
34
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices can be made.
- Know how to make an informed choice.
35
Observing and Encouraging Birds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise there are different types of birds.
- Know the different habitats of common birds.
- Understand the feeding habits of common birds.
- Know ways birds can be observed.
- Know ways humans can help birds.
36
Outdoor Pursuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by outdoor pursuits.
- Understand safety aspects of an outdoor pursuit.
- Be able to participate in an outdoor pursuit.
- Be able to reflect on an activity.
- Be able to participate in future planning.
37
Participation in Team Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why team
- work may be necessary.
- Recognise members of a team.
- Understand roles and responsibilities of a team., Co
- operate as a member of a team.
- Review performance of team.
38
Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise personal appearance.
- Be able to recognise personal qualities.
- Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
39
Personal Care and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for personal hygiene.
- Know the uses of toiletry products.
- Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes.
- Know the importance of oral health.
40
Personal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by good health.
- Know important aspects of keeping healthy.
- Know causes of illness.
- Know what to do in the case of illness or injury.
41
Personal Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe at home.
- Know how to stay safe from other’s behaviour.
- Know basic emergency aid techniques.
- Know familiar health and safety signs.
42
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.
- Understand how to handle a pet.
- Know equipment needed for pet care.
- Know appropriate food for a pet.
- Know about health of a pet.
43
Recycling, Managing Waste
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that there are different types of packaging.
- Know that some materials can be recycled.
- Understand that waste can be controlled.
44
Self Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views.
- Appreciate own right to be heard.
- Know how to have own view or need heard.
45
Sustainable Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what it means to live sustainably.2.
- Know how to make changes to live more sustainably.
46
Understanding Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that relationships can be different.
- Know how to behave appropriately in a relationship.
- Know the difference between informal and formal relationships.
47
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people have rights.
- Understand that people have responsibilities.
48
Understanding Well-being
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the meaning of the word well-being.2.
- Know who is responsible for well-being.3.
- Know the five ways to well-being.
49
Using Domestic Appliances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the uses of some common domestic appliances.
- Know how use appliances safely.
- Know how to store appliances safely.
50
Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel by local bus service.
- Know how to prepare to travel on longer journeys by train or national bus service., Make a journey on public transport.
- Know how to travel safely on the bus or train.
51
Using Public Transport – Taxis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel in a taxi., Make a journey by taxi.
52
Volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what voluntary organisations are.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
- Know how to identify the steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer.
53
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the context of volunteering.
- Understand what tasks are necessary.
- Be able to follow instructions to complete a task.
- Be able to evaluate self in the role as a volunteer.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3470/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2018