ASDAN | Personal Progress

Entry 1 Qualifications in Personal Progress

All of the Personal Progress qualifications have had their approval extended by Ofqual to 2014, with certification available to 2016.

What is Personal Progress?

The new Entry 1 qualifications in Personal Progress are approved qualifications, eligible for use in Foundation Learning provision. They are made up of units which can be broadly divided into the following areas: Personal Development, Functional Skills, Independent Living Skills and Vocational/Work Skills.

The development of Personal Progress qualifications has followed work in which QCDA contracted ASDAN to test and trial these learner-referenced units at Entry 1 with 23 centres.

Who are they for?

The qualifications have been developed for learners working between P Levels 1-8 and Entry 1 to have their achievements recognised within a qualification framework. They can be undertaken in schools, colleges, residential centres, training providers and independent provision.

How to achieve Personal Progress

Each unit has a credit value (1 credit is equal to approximately 10 hours of learning). To achieve a qualification learners must gain credits by completing their chosen units and providing clear evidence that they have met the full requirements of the unit. Tutors are required to provide a Unit Transcript for each unit completed by the learner; this will detail the specific skills and/or knowledge that the learner has demonstrated. The tutor will also use an Achievement Continuum to record learner attainment and progress; this will be recorded on the Unit Transcript. (See downloads for guidance on completing the unit transcript)

ASDAN Preparatory Programmes

New Horizons, Transition Challenge, Towards Independence, Workright, Literacy and Numeracy in Everyday Life can support delivery of the units and provide evidence that the learner has met the unit assessment criteria. Download the mapping document for more information. Alternatively, download this detailed mapping document for a more comprehensive look at how Preparatory programmes can provide evidence for Personal Progress. See the following case study for further ideas: Fosse Way School.

Assessment

100% portfolio
external moderation

Qualification outcomes

Learners who accrue 8 credits will receive an Award qualification (QCF code: 500/6357/1)
Learners who accrue 14 credits will receive a Certificate qualification (QCF code: 500/6354/6)
Learners who accrue 37 credits will receive a Diploma qualification (QCF code: 500/6543/9)
Learners who accrue fewer than 8 credits will be awarded a unit certificate, provided they have met the full requirements of the unit(s).

Personal Progress Units

Developing communication skills
Developing reading skills
Developing writing skills
Developing ICT skills
Early mathematics: developing number skills
Early mathematics: position
Early mathematics: shape
Early mathematics: measure
Early mathematics: sequencing and sorting
Understanding what money is used for
Developing independent living skills: having your say
Developing independent living skills: keeping safe
Developing independent living skills: looking after your own home
Developing independent living skills: being healthy
Developing independent living skills: looking after yourself
Developing independent living skills: personal presentation
Developing skills for the workplace: growing and caring for plants
Developing skills for the workplace: getting things done
Developing skills for the workplace: following instructions
Developing skills for the workplace: health and safety
Developing skills for the workplace: looking and acting the part
Developing skills for the workplace: looking after and caring for animals
Developing community participation skills: caring for the environment
Developing community participation skills: getting out and about
Developing community participation skills: participating in sporting activities
Developing community participation skills: personal enrichment
Travel within the community: going places
Using local health services
Engaging in new creative activities
Making requests and asking questions in familiar situations
Participating in a mini-enterprise project
Planning and preparing food for an event
Preparing drinks and snacks
Providing personal information
Recognising time through regular events
Taking part in daily routine activities
Using a community facility over a period of time
Using interpersonal skills to contribute to positive relationships
Developing learning skills: learning to learn
Dealing with problems
Getting on with other people
Developing self awareness: all about me
Rights and responsibilities: everybody matters
Encountering experiences: being a part of things
Engaging with the world around you: people
Engaging with the world around you: events
Engaging with the world around you: objects
Engaging with the world around you: technology
Engaging with the world around you: therapies

Download the Personal Progress standards for details of the content of each unit. Please note that centres registering to deliver Personal Progress will receive a printed copy of the Standards with Guidance, which provides key information on how to interpret and implement the standards. Download sample units from the Standards with Guidance.

Personal Progress Resources

Please click on the thumbnails for sample pages from these resources:

Progression

Learners achieving at Entry 1 can progress to other ASDAN qualifications, such as:

Personal and Social Development (PSD)
Employability Qualification
Diplomas in Life Skills (find out more about credit transfer to Life Skills by downloading this information sheet)

Training

For details and dates of Personal Progress introductory workshops please visit the Training and Events page.

FAQ

How much do Personal Progress qualifications cost?

The Costs page features information about registration costs for ASDAN Qualifications. Please also take into account the annual centre registration fee, if your centre is not yet registered with ASDAN.

How can my centre start running Personal Progress?

If you are not yet registered with ASDAN, your first step is to complete an application for centre registration form. See the Centre Registration section for more information.

Current ASDAN centres need to ensure Personal Progress is added to their centre's registration. To do this, please go to the Add to your Registration section and complete the additional programmes/qualifications form.

You must attend an introductory training workshop or arrange suitable ASDAN in-house training to run PP in your centre.

Secure Area for registered centres

Once your centre is registered with ASDAN for Personal Progress, you can access further information and resources via the website's Secure Area.

It contains all relevant updates, essential documents, meeting information and resources and enables you to:

Download resources, including assessment checklists and unit transcripts
Register your candidate numbers and names
View updated support meeting and moderation dates
Purchase materials from the online ASDAN catalogue
Check the list of candidates registered from your centre

There is no limit to the number of people from a centre who can register to use the Secure Area. You can register for a password online, by using the password request form.

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