Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 600/7246/5
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living - Living in the Community (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 860 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
33 Units
Guided Hours
860 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 a commercial 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 a financial 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 a health service is for
- Be able to use the service
- Know when the service is needed
4
Accessing Leisure Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the leisure service is for.
- Be able to use the leisure service.
- Know when the leisure service is needed
5
Accessing the Countryside
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a countryside walk.
- Understand the benefits of walking in the countryside.
- Know the country code.
- Be able to recognise public information signs.
- Be able to appreciate a walk in the countryside
6
Computer Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose a computer game to play.
- Know how to use the console/computer to play a game.
- Be able to play a computer game
7
Dealing with Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of problems when they arise.
- Know who to ask for help when a problem arises.
- Be able to take part in solving a problem
8
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
9
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment
- Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment
10
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
11
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to make dance movements.
12
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify a musical instrument.Play a musical instrument with others.
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Living in a Diverse Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the differences in people
- Understand the need for tolerance in society
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society
20
Living in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review progress towards living in the community
- Recognise what living in the community means to them
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
Self Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views
- Appreciate own right to be heard
- Know how to have own view or need heard
25
Self-Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views.
- Appreciate own right to be heard.
- Know how to have own view or need heard
26
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
27
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people have rights
- Understand that people have responsibilities
28
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
29
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
30
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)
- 600/7246/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2012