Ascentis Level 1 Award in Personal Development

Qualification Overview

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Personal Development is designed to give learners the skills to live independently by providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions on issues that affect their lives.

Achievement of the Award could also act as the first step in a ladder of progression towards further qualifications and employment.

There are several features of the qualification that makes it very appropriate for the target learners.

• Assessment is through the building up of a portfolio of evidence, allowing flexibility in terms of the learner putting together evidence most appropriate to their learning situation.
• A flexible optional structure that allows learners and tutors to choose learning that is relevant to their specific needs.
• An ability to combine units with units at a higher level to promote learner progression.
• Moderation and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres.

Aims

The aims of the qualification are:

• To promote the skills required for independent living and learner self-confidence.
• To encourage the acquisition of skills and progression towards employment
• To reward the achievement of learners for the skills that they have developed.

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at learners of all ages that may need help and support in developing the skills to enable them to achieve an independent lifestyle.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant
assessment criteria, internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.