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Skills for Independence

Campus Milton Road Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 2

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2024

Course overview
Entry requirements
Study options

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Course overview

This course is for you if you need support to progress towards independent living, employment, volunteering or other services in the community.

You will learn in a supported environment and develop your communication, social skills, and improve your ability to make choices.

You will be capable of working at SCQF level 1/2 with some basic independent learning skills.

This course may last up to two years (with progression to Further Skills for Independence in year 2).

What you will learn

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Literacy
Number Skills
Digital Skills
Environmental Issues
John Muir Award
Expressive Arts
Planning an Event
Sports & Fitness

How the course is assessed

Your work is assessed throughout the year, there are no tests or exams on this course

Number of days per week

3 days per week

Entry requirements

You will be invited to interview to assess your suitability for this course

Progression and Articulation Routes

You can progress to a second year with our Further Skills for Independence course upon successful completion of this course

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Milton Road Campus	Full time	26/08/24

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