Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 600/5107/3
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Diploma in Independent Living (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1530 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
58 Units
Guided Hours
1530 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 country 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
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Developing Assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise key implications and benefits of assertiveness.
- Understand ways of being assertive in a given situation
11
E-Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about risks that exist when using the internet.
- Know about cyberbullying.
- Know how to keep safe online
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
Emotional Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify emotions and know where to obtain emotional support.
- Know about bullying.
- Know a way to be a good friend
14
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment
- Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment
15
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
16
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
17
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to make dance movements.
18
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify a musical instrument.Play a musical instrument with others.
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the importance of exercise.
- Know about the clothing to be worn when participating in exercise.
- Be able to take part in an exercise programme
24
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
25
Household Cleaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what needs cleaning
- Use equipment for cleaning
- Use products for cleaning
- Know when to clean
26
Household Expenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise expenses
- Recognise weekly expenses
- Recognise long-term expenses
- Recognise different methods of payment
27
Household Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about local shops
- Know how to plan a shopping trip
- Understand the process of making a purchase
28
Independent Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review progress towards Independent Living
- Recognise what Independent Living means to them
29
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.
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
Make a Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the 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
35
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices can be made
- Know how to make an informed choice
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
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 and injury
40
Personal Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise importance of personal appearance
- Understand main features of face and skin
- Recognise face/skin care products and techniques
- Know processes of hair care
- Understand the responsibility of using products and equipment
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
Self Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views
- Appreciate own right to be heard
- Know how to have own view or need heard
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
Understanding 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
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
Using Domestic Appliances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the uses of some common domestic appliances.
- Know how to use appliances safely.
- Know how to store appliances safely
49
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
50
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
51
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)
- 600/5107/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2012