Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 601/8889/3
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Skills for Travelling Independently (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 253 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
253 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Appropriate Behaviour when Travelling on Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to behave appropriately when travelling on public transport
- Know how to behave appropriate when waiting at a bus/train stop/station
- Understand why it is important to behave appropriately when travelling independently
- Be able to behave appropriately when travelling independently
2
Benefits of Independent Travel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of being able to travel independently
- Understand the positive impact of being able to travel independently
3
Communication Skills when Travelling Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use communication when travelling by public transport
- Be able to identify what communication skills they need to develop for independent travel
- Be able to develop communication skills for independent travel
- Be able to review learning
4
Crossing Roads Safely and Independently
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to cross roads safely and independently using pedestrian crossings
- Be able to cross roads safely when no pedestrian crossing is available
- Know what to do if there is no place safe to cross
5
Personal Safety when Travelling Independently Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand risks to personal safety when travelling using public transport
- Understand how to be safe in the dark
- Understand who is safe to talk to when travelling by public transport
- Know how to keep safe in an emergency
6
Planning a Safe Route
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a journey using public transport
- Know resources available to support the planning of a journey using public transport
- Know what things to consider when planning a journey
- Know how to pay for public transport
7
Preparing Yourself for a Journey Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what to take with you on a journey
- Know how to prepare for a journey
- Know how to prepare for different weather conditions
8
Problem Solving Skills when Travelling Independently
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand changes to route that may occur
- Understand what to do in ‘what if’ scenarios
- Understand emergency evacuation procedures
9
Stranger Awareness when Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand who is and is not safe to talk to when travelling by public transport
- Understand when it may be necessary to speak to strangers when travelling independently using public transport
- Know how to interact with strangers
10
Travel Independently on a Chosen Journey
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know starting point of journey
- Know destination of journey
- Know safest route and mode of transport for journey, Travel on given mode of transport for chosen journey independently
- Be able to travel independently on chosen route consistently
11
Using a Mobile Phone
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a mobile phone to make calls and send text messages
- Know how to keep yourself safe when using a mobile phone
- Know what to do in an emergency when there is no phone/signal/battery
12
Using Road Signs and Landmarks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise road signs
- Be able to use landmarks on identified journey
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8889/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2016