Community and Informal
Community and informal
ASDAN's courses structure participation and activities in community and informal settings, developing young people's personal effectiveness and preparing them to thrive in education, training and the workplace.
Our flexible Short Courses provide accreditation for 10 hours (one ASDAN credit) to 60 hours (six credits) of activities. We have more than 30 Short Courses covering a wide range of subjects, including:
- Gardening, which helps learners develop practical gardening skills, as well as personal, social and work-related skills
- FoodWise, which gives learners the opportunity to develop and accredit their practical cooking skills, as well as building knowledge of a variety of food-related issues
- Activities and Peer Tutoring, which accredits activities in community and informal settings. The peer tutoring aspect of the course provides recognition for young people who support others to undertake activities or who have taken on a leadership role in their group
- Living Independently, which helps looked-after children make a successful transition from school education to adulthood
- Volunteering, which enables organisations to recognise the vital work of volunteers as well as accrediting their acquisition of new skills and knowledge
The Personal and Social Development (PSD) qualifications develop the confidence of learners, helping them become physically, emotionally and socially healthy. PSD is available at Entry 1 to Level 2.
ASDAN's courses have a proven track record in developing character traits in young people. Resilience, self-regulation, and emotional and social skills can play an important role in enabling young people to achieve positive health, education, employment and other outcomes.
According to the Department for Education (DfE), there has been growing interest in character education over the past decade. The DfE says character traits such as those listed above can also improve academic attainment, help young people make a positive contribution to British society and are valued by employers.
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Personal Development Programmes
60 to 180-hour curriculum programme designed for ages 14-16+
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Short Courses (multiple titles)
Flexible portfolio-based programmes which accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development
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Employability
Award and Certificate-sized qualifications from Entry 2 to Level 2
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Personal and Social Development
Entry 1–Level 2 qualifications with PSHE and citizenship related activities
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Wider Key Skills
Individual RQF qualifications at Levels 1 to 3, available in Northern Ireland only
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Adventure and Residential Short Course
Accredits residentials, exchanges and trips, including sports-based, historical, art and geography
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Gardening Short Course
Gardening Short Course offers exciting and rewarding activities to develop skills and knowledge through gardening
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Science Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of science activities and supports learners working towards science GCSE
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English Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of English language and literature activities
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Mathematics Short Course
Developed with MEI, ASDAN's Mathematics Short Course accredits up to 60 hours of maths-related activities
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Geography Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of geography related activities, including social, economic and environmental topics
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Languages Short Course
10-60 hour curriculum programme designed for ages 13-19+
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Careers and Experiencing Work Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of careers related activities
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Enterprise Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of Enterprise activity and is endorsed by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
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Leadership Short Course
Provides opportunities for learners to develop leadership skills and demonstrate how they perform in a leadership role
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PSHE Short Course
Modules include Healthy Relationships; Careers; Wellbeing; Intimate Relationships; Becoming a Parent; Economic Responsibility
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Beliefs and Values Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of activity around beliefs and values, creed, peace and conflict, crime and inspiration
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Peer Mentoring Short Course
Providing recognition for skills in mentoring and buddying younger ones
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Personal Finance Short Course
Aimed at increasing young people's financial awareness and economic wellbeing, this course accredits up to 60 hours of activity
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Activities and Peer Tutoring Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of mixed activity and peer tutoring
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Sports and Fitness Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of involvement in sporting activities, including health, fitness, coaching and careers
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Football Short Course
Develop and accredit football knowledge and skills through a range of challenges
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Animal Care Short Course
Accredits activities including looking after domestic pets, working with farm animals and wildlife in the community and researching exotic species at zoos
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Environmental Short Course
The Environmental Short Course, developed in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts, accredits up to 60 hours of involvement in environmental activities
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Expressive Arts Short Course
Accredits up to 60 hours of expressive and creative arts activities, including music, theatre, dance and art
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FoodWise Short Course
Accredit practical cooking skills and build knowledge about healthy eating and food safety
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Hospitality Vocational Taster
Modules include: Hospitality Services; Food and Beverage Service; Housekeeping and Front Office Services; Events; Food Safety and Health and Safety; Careers
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Uniformed Services Vocational Taster
Contains modules in: military – army, navy, air force; policing and public order; fire and rescue service; prison service and security work; health and safety
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Employability Skills Development
Activity-based course raising learners’ awareness about employer expectations and the working environment
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Computing Vocational Taster
Computing Vocational Taster contains modules in infrastructure, digital media and content, web development, programming, health and safety, and careers
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Manufacturing Vocational Taster
Manufacturing Vocational Taster contains modules in manufacturing, product design, manufacturing logistics, making stuff, health and safety, and careers
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Land-based Sector Vocational Taster
Modules include: Agriculture; Animal Care; Horticulture; Environment and Land Management; Health and Safety; Careers
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Construction Vocational Taster
Activities in construction operations; bricklaying; carpentry joinery; painting decorating; health and safety
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Hair and Beauty Vocational Taster
This course accredits up to 60 hours of hair and beauty activities, with modules including nail services and basic hairdressing techniques
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Key Steps
Programme of activities in topic areas covering Citizenship, PSHE, Environment Education, Personal Finance, Enterprise and Internationalism
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