Life Challenge

Course code

V204

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It will help those who wish to further develop their skills in independent living at home and in the community. To develop these skills, you will engage in community projects, access travel training where applicable and participate in a residential.

The curriculum is tailored around the student group and individual outcomes, with the focus on improving and promoting independence and building self-confidence. You will have the opportunity to gain an AIM Entry Level Certificate or Diploma in Looking after Yourself and Your Home.You will also study English and maths dependent on individual assessment results and could gain a Functional Skills or Stepping Stones Qualification at an appropriate level.

Possible units of study include: Looking after yourself and your home, Eating out, Participation in team activities, Health and fitness, Making a simple meal, Eating a balanced diet.

Assessment is captured in a variety of ways including: Photographic evidence, observation/witness statements, some written work, tutor statements.

Life Challenge offers opportunities to take part in fundraising activities and work in the Smart Shop. Further progression can lead to additional courses that focus on employment including Workability, Pre-Internship and Supported Internship.

There will be trips and visits to develop socially and academically. There will be additional costs for these.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Life Challenge: Entry is subject to Interview, EHCP (if applicable), initial assessments and students must be working at Entry Level. Students should be interested in gaining skills for living independently and engaging in community activities.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Quiet room
Specialist sensory provision
Small class sizes
Flat for independent living classes
Work experience opportunities
Smart Shop and Café
Education Healthcare Plan Coordinator
Specialist trained staff
Lunch time activities and support staff
Good links with external agencies
BFEST (Annual fundraising festival)
Opportunity to take part in a residential
Sports facilities and gym
Accessible mini bus
Youth and Drama Club
Foundation Studies football team
Hydro / Splash opportunities
Residentials
Attendance at job fairs
Annual Prom

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.