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| Skills for Independence - Lincoln | 03/09/2024 | 27/06/2025 | Lincoln Campus | £0.00 |  |
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Support For Students Aged 19+
Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3
We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680
To find more information on funding available for all students please visit our Financial Support page by clicking here
If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.
More information about this Course
Introduction
Do you want to be able to live more independently? Do you need extra help
with your English and Maths? Would you like to learn some great skills for life?
If the answer is yes, this course could be for you.
This is an Entry Level full-time course which aims to help you to develop a
range of skills to promote and support greater independence in day-to-day
living. It will also help you with self-confidence, building on your skills and
strengths.
All courses include English and Maths, you will follow accredited Functional
Skills qualifications, as well as Continuing Personal/Professional Development,
tutorials, enrichment and enterprise projects and a work experience
placement.
If you want to travel alone, we can help you get in touch with Lincolnshire
County Council Travel Training Department. English and Maths through Functional
Skills will be included throughout all aspects of the course. You will have the
opportunity to take part in some form of work experience and gain a knowledge of
employability skills that may be needed.
On this course, you’ll learn:
Basic cooking
Using appliances
Kitchen hygiene and safety
Household skills
Budgeting
Road safety
Shopping
Use of public transport
Working on money skills
To develop more confidence
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You will need to
attend a Welcome Day, Taster and Interview. A BKSB assessment will be carried
out to determine Maths and English levels. In addition, a Support Needs
Assessment will also be carried out, to identify any additional needs.
Applicants with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), will need a
consultation.
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Assessment and Progression
Assessment: Assessment is a combination of observation of practical and
personal skills and a written portfolio of evidence.
Progression: This course offers you support with your independence and to
build on skills and strengths. This will help you to progress onto a vocational
skills programme in your choice of career or go onto supported
employment.
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Fees
Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to
change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced
Learner Loan.
For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/
Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.
For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435
or email enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
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What You Will Need To Bring
You will need the following stationery items: Pencil case with black pen,
pencil, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener, A4 folder, A4 lined notepad, A4 punched
pockets and file dividers.
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