Independent living gives pupils the opportunity to develop their key life skills. This course uses a hands-on approach to help pupils build their independence, from home tasks such as tying shoe-laces and using the washing machine to managing money and planning outings in the local area, all with an emphasis on team-work, safety and self-reliance. 

Pupils will complete the units listed below.

90286 Cleaning Surfaces

      

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• locate and collect the equipment required for cleaning surfaces;
• locate the surfaces to be cleaned, e.g. table, walls;
• choose the first surface to clean;
• dry wipe the surface and dispose of any debris appropriately;
• choose the appropriate polish or cleaning agent for the surface;
• apply the appropriate polish or cleaning agent to the surface;
• wipe the polish or cleaning agent from the surface;
• repeat the above procedure for other surfaces, if necessary, until the cleaning is complete;
• return all the equipment used to the original location.

82183 Changing Bed Linen

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• locate fresh bed linen in order to change a bed;
• remove dirty linen and replace with fresh bed linen;
• place the dirty linen in the wash basket;
• remove and fit a bed sheet and quilt;
• how often a bed needs changing to maintain good personal hygiene;
• demonstrate the easiest way to fit and remove a quilt cover, both with and without assistance.

76640 Using a Cafe

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• enter a café and find a suitable table;
• choose a drink from the menu;
• ask for the bill when ready to leave;
• pay the bill;
• get a receipt and check the change;
• leave the café.

87693 Ironing a T-Shirt

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• erect an ironing board with physical assistance;
• plug in an iron and select the correct temperature to iron a given T-shirt;
• iron the T-shirt;
• put away the ironing board and iron with physical assistance;
• working in a safe manner using an iron and ironing board.

93761 Planning and Making a Shopping Trip

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• select money appropriate for proposed purchase and count change in a classroom setting;
• make a suitable shopping list of at least three items;
• estimate the cost of each item;
• estimate the total cost;
• ensure there is sufficient money for purchase;
• select or ask for correct items in the shop;
• purchase the shopping, giving appropriate money, under supervision if required;
• check change;
• pack the shopping safely;
• appropriate language to complete the task;
• coins and notes in current use.

77931 Using a Post Office to buy stationery and send a letter

In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• write an informal letter to a friend;
• prepare a shopping list of the services and the items required at the post office;
• wait in the correct place until a teller is free;
• ask for a first class stamp;
• weigh the letter;
• tender sufficient money to pay for the stamp;
• check the change is correct;
• affix the stamp in the correct place on the envelope;
• post the letter;
• check the time of the next collection.