• Full Time
  • Entry Level

ILS Main Programme (Pathways 2 and 3)

Applications for full time 2025/26 courses are now closed.

2026/27 applications will open in November 2025.

Subject Area
Independent Living Skills
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Level
Entry

Course Overview

This course provides the opportunity for those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to further their skills towards an independent life in the community. It is designed to help build confidence in everyday living and to prepare learners for employment.

… you want to improve numeracy, literacy and independent living skills

… you’re interested in learning about cookery, leisure and crafts

… you wish to experience college life that will prepare you for independent living and the world of work.

As well as a diverse range of independent living skills, learners will undertake a programme involving the Four Pillars of Learning based around Health and Well-being, Employability, Independent Living and Community Participation. This programme is designed based on a person-centred approach to meet individual needs.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Learners will under-take a baseline assessment.

Following completion of this course, learners can progress onto pre-vocational qualifications and/or supported employment/training courses.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Throughout the duration of the course, all learners will be allocated a Personal Tutor and they’ll receive twice weekly tutorial support. Staff work closely with learners to encourage and develop confidence, self-esteem and other skills to assist independence.

Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

Course Code
EFSN0062AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Day(s)
Monday to Thursday

Crosskeys Campus

Course Code
CFSN0062AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time

Torfaen Learning Zone

Course Code
PFSN0062AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NFSN0062AA
Start time
09:00
Duration
1 year
End time
15:00
Mode of study
Full Time
Day(s)
Tuesday to Friday

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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