ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ASDAN. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Community action
- Describe the purpose and functions of different community groups
- Explain the benefits of community involvement for individuals and the community
- Plan and participate in a community activity
- Reflect on personal contribution and learning from community involvement
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Community Action
- Explain the role of community groups in supporting local needs
- Evaluate the benefits of participating in community activities for individuals and the community
- Plan a community action project with clear targets and steps
- Carry out a community action project, working with others
- Review the outcomes of the project and identify improvements
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Environmental Awareness
- Identify ways in which human actions affect the environment
- Explain local environmental issues and their causes
- Plan and carry out an activity to improve the local environment
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an environmental improvement activity
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Food Safety in the home and community
- Understand the importance of handling food safely, Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food, Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area, Understand the importance of keeping food products safely, Handle food safely
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Handling Food Safely in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food, Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area, Understand the importance of keeping food products safe
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Healthy Eating
- Explain the components of a balanced diet and their functions
- Compare the dietary needs of different groups (e.g., children, elderly, pregnant women)
- Evaluate the consequences of an unbalanced diet
- Apply principles of healthy eating to plan a balanced meal
- Identify reliable sources of dietary advice
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Healthy Eating in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, Understand how media representations of body image may influence eating habits, Understand the dietary choices and needs of different groups
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Healthy Living
- Recognise the characteristics and benefits of a healthy lifestyle, Produce and follow a plan to lead a healthy lifestyle, Review the activities undertaken, Recognise behaviours that endanger health and understand ways to manage risks to health
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Identity and Cultural Diversity
- Understand the meanings of the terms social diversity and inclusion, Understand equality, discrimination and prejudice, Understand the diversity of communities
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Individual rights and responsibilities
- Understand their individual rights, Understand their individual responsibilities
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Individual Rights and Responsibilities
- Understand their individual rights, Understand their individual responsibilities
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Keeping track of your money
- Understand channels of communication between financial institutions and their customers, Understand financial information provided for customers about current accounts, Know where to access information, advice and guidance about financial issues
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Making money decisions
- Understand how to compare financial products and services provided by different organisations, Understand there is a range of accounts provided by banks and building societies for managing income and expenditure and select an account appropriate to own situation, Select financial products appropriate to own situation
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Making the most of leisure time
- Understand how to make the best use of their leisure time, Be able to participate in a range of activities, Carry out a review of the activities they have tried
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Managing Money in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of budget planning, Be able to keep track of ‘income’ and ‘expenditure’, Understand different ways of paying for goods and services, Understand the implications of borrowing money
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Managing Own Money
- Understand how to plan a personal budget, Understand how to manage their personal finances, Know how to carry out transactions
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Managing Social Relationships
- Understand how to interact with others in a range of social situations, Demonstrate how to interact with others in a range of social situations
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Parenting awareness
- Demonstrate an understanding of the demands of having a baby, Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of help and support available for parents, Demonstrate an understanding of a parent’s responsibility for keeping a baby safe and healthy
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Parenting Awareness
- Understand the stresses faced by new parents, Understand how babies and children can be kept safe in the home, Understand the help that is available to new parents, Understand the facilities available locally for new parents and their babies/children, Understand the importance of developing parenting skills
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Preparation for work
- Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life, Research personal career opportunities
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Preparation for Work
- Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and qualities needed for working life, Research personal career opportunities and progression routes
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Recreational Involvement in Personal Development
- Understand the term ‘recreation’, Know about different types of recreational activities in own local area, Understand the social and personal benefits of participating in recreational activities
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Your Money in the future
- Understand the operation of schemes for short and medium term saving, Understand the impact of major life decisions on his/her financial situation in the future, Understand the importance of managing finances to establish longer term security
ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
Your Money in the Future
- Understand the benefits of saving, Understand the impact of major life decisions on finances, Understand how decisions about managing their money affects longer term financial security
Community Action
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role that community groups play
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of participation in community activities
- Demonstrate their involvement in community activities
Environmental Awareness
- Demonstrate an understanding of how individual’s actions affect the environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of choices that can be made in their own lives to help tackle environmental issues
- Carry out activities which help to tackle environmental issues
Food Safety in the home and community
- Understand the importance of handling food safely
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food
- Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area
- Understand the importance of keeping food products safely, Handle food safely
Handling Food Safely in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food
- Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area
- Understand the importance of keeping food products safe
Healthy Eating
- Understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet
- Understand the dietary needs of different groups
Healthy Eating in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet
- Understand how media representations of body image may influence eating habits
- Understand the dietary choices and needs of different groups
Healthy Living
- Understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle
- Demonstrate how they contribute to own healthy lifestyle
- Review the activities undertaken to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Identity and Cultural Diversity
- Understand the meanings of the terms social diversity and inclusion
- Understand equality, discrimination and prejudice
- Understand the diversity of communities
Individual rights and responsibilities
- Understand their individual rights
- Understand their individual responsibilities
Keeping track of your money
- Understand channels of communication between financial institutions and their customers
- Understand financial information provided for customers about current accounts
- Know where to access information, advice and guidance about financial issues
Making money decisions
- Understand how to compare financial products and services provided by banks/building societies
- Understand there is a range of accounts provided by banks and building societies for managing income and expenditure and select an account appropriate to own situation
- Select financial products appropriate to own situation
Making the most of leisure time
- Understand how to make the best use of their leisure time
- Be able to participate in a range of activities
- Carry out a review of the activities they have tried
Managing Money in Personal Development
- Understand the importance of budget planning
- Be able to keep track of ‘income’ and ‘expenditure’
- Understand different ways of paying for goods and services
- Understand the implications of borrowing money
Managing Own Money
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Understand how to manage their personal finances
- Know how to carry out transactions
Managing Social Relationships
- Understand how to interact with others in a range of social situations
- Demonstrate how to interact with others in a range of social situations
Parenting awareness
- Demonstrate an understanding of the demands of having a baby
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of help and support available for parents
- Demonstrate an understanding of a parent’s responsibility for keeping a baby safe and healthy
Preparation for work
- Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life, Research personal career opportunities
Recreational Involvement in Personal Development
- Understand the term ‘recreation’
- Know about different types of recreational activities in own local area
- Understand the social and personal benefits of participating in recreational activities
Your Money in the future
- Understand the operation of schemes for short and medium term saving
- Understand the impact of major life decisions on his/her financial situation in the future
- Understand the importance of managing finances to establish longer term security
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/3515/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ASDAN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2008