Developing Skills for Independent Life

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/506/0560
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what is meant by independent living.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline what living independently means to him/herself.
2

Understand positive and negative aspects of the transition to independence.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify positive aspects of transition to independence.
  • 2.2
    Identify the specific difficulties which people from different cultural backgrounds may experience in the transition to independence.
3

Know the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord incorporated in the tenancy agreement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify and comment on two key responsibilities of the tenant in a tenancy agreement.
  • 3.2
    Identify and comment on two key responsibilities of the landlord in a tenancy agreement.
4

Know the skills necessary for successful independent living.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify and outline the skills a person would need to have in order to make living independently a success.
5

Understand how to overcome difficulties in independent living.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify a variety of situations that could be problematic.
  • 5.2
    Outline ways of dealing with these situations.