General Skills for Independent Living

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
A/504/8521
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know the responsibilities of caring for their accommodation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the responsibilities involved in caring for living accommodation.
  • 1.2
    State why it is important to keep the following clean:
    • kitchen
    • bathroom/toilet
    • bedroom
    • lounge/eating area.
2 — Know the importance of personal hygiene and having clean clothes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State reasons why it is important to have clean clothes.
  • 2.2
    State reasons why personal hygiene and clean living are necessary.
3 — Understand the importance of a balanced diet and planned meals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State reasons why it is important to have a balanced diet and planned meals.
  • 3.2
    List foods that provide a balanced diet.
4 — Be able to recognise the care required to look after people.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline the basic care needs for each of the following:
    • babies
    • toddlers
    • young children
    • adolescents
    • old people.
5 — Understand the importance of budgeting.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify the areas needed to budget for.
  • 5.2
    Make out a basic budget sheet and list headings.
6 — Understand the importance of leisure time and suitable activities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    State why it is important to have some leisure time.
  • 6.2
    Identify a range of leisure activities.
  • 6.3
    Select a leisure activity outside the home and comment on reason for taking part.