Independent Living Level 1 Full-time
Course Overview
Independent Living Level 1 Full-time
You will learn independent living skills such as cooking, travel, and community participation. You will set and achieve personal targets, develop Maths and English skills at your level, and enhance enterprise skills in workshops. Enjoy enrichment activities, participate in volunteering, and use technology for learning. Engage in music, art, drama, and tutorial sessions on healthy living, relationships, online safety, and more. Experience motivational talks from guest speakers.
Course content
These programmes are designed to support students looking to develop their independent living skills.
Curriculum areas include:
Domestic skills and money management
Looking after yourself and wellbeing
Community and travel
Creative
Using technology
Volunteering
Work experience
Embedded Maths, English and Functional Skills
Enterprise
Progression planning
Enrichment
Independence skills
Progression possibilities:
Further study
Vocational programmes
Supported living/independent living
Community participation
Day activities
Volunteering
Personal budget
You will :
Develop your independent living skills such as, cooking, travel and community
Agree, set and achieve personal targets that prepare you for your future goals
Develop your Maths and English skills at a level that is right for you
Develop your enterprise skills in workshop sessions
Enjoy fun activities during ‘enrichment’ sessions
Take part in volunteering activities
Use technology to learn
Take part in music, art and drama activities
Participate in Tutorial sessions such as; healthy living, friendships/relationships, online safety and many more!
Experience engaging talks from guest speakers to motivate and inspire you on your learning journey
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: September 2025
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PLLWLFIL
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
Course Content
You must be aged between 18-24 years old and:
Have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Have 'High Needs' funding for your support agreed by your local authority
Attend an 'interview' with a staff member
Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start
Progression possibilities are;
Further study
Vocational programmes
Supported living/independent living
Community participation
Day activities
Volunteering
Personal budget
Supported employment/paid work
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 04 April 2025.
