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Independent Living Skills (ILS)
These courses are designed for learners with learning difficulties and/or a range of additional needs. All courses are based in the new Independent Living Skills department at Northop College. Learners wishing to join these courses may currently be attending a special school, college, day centre or in supported employment.
We welcome applications from any person with a learning difficulty or disability and will endeavour to work with learners to enable them to fully integrate into college life and fulfil their potential. Our courses are normally full-time (3 days per week).
All applications are considered on an individual basis and offers are based on initial interview, candidate profiles/references and a needs assessment to determine the availability of a suitable programme.
Courses
| Title | Level | Duration | Days per week | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Skills Taster | Pre-Entry | 1-2 yrs | 3 |  |
| Life Skills | Entry 1 | 1-2 yrs | 3 | |
| Life Skills | Entry 2 | 1-2 yrs | 3 | |
| Horticulture, Gardening & Workshop Skills | - | 1yr | 1 | |
Each 3 day course consists of the following:
1.5 days of
Practical activities related
to the main course theme
e.g. Catering and Retail
plus tutorials.
1.5 days of
Additional units
from a range* of
topics including:
- Life Skills/Domestic Skills
- Employability Skills/Real Work Environments
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Community Skills, Citizenship, Enterprise
- Enrichment/Educational visits
- Health, Personal Relationships and Wellbeing
- Personal and Social Development/Advocacy
* Note that the exact combination of additional units will vary depending on the course and level.
More information?
Telephone Student Services on 01244 834511 or send us an online message.
Apply now!
Text
Text APPDC with your name and address to 88020 to receive an application form in the post.
(Texts are charged at your normal network rate).
Post
Download the application form, print it, complete it and then post it to the Admissions Co-ordinator at Deeside College.
Where are they now?
Name: Thomas Spencer
Course: Independent Living Skills
Where are they now?: Drama course
"I loved the time that I spent at Deeside College. I learnt about so many new things and developed skills in lots of different areas. I spent several years at Deeside College and along with gaining a number of life skills, I also got the chance to explore creative arts such as drama and photography.
The skills that I learnt at College help me with different aspects of my part time job at a local craft shop. I am also now studying Drama whils t performing in a number of local productions; I hope to one day pursue a career in drama and the arts."
Did you know?
Our Independent Living Skills courses enable learners to develop their skills in realistic work environments and in an excellent learning environment with modern facilities at Northop College.
All ILS courses include a common core curriculum based on developing ‘Life Skills’ and Employability Skills as well as route specific options in a wide variety of vocational subjects.
