Level 1 in Skills for Living

Your learning takes place in a supportive and well-structured environment, where tutors use interactive and practical teaching approaches tailored to your individual needs. Lessons place a strong focus on personal development, effective communication, and everyday living skills that support independence, such as managing money, making healthy lifestyle choices, and solving problems in daily situations.

Throughout the programme, you will also explore wider themes including community engagement, digital literacy, personal wellbeing, and social awareness, helping you understand how to participate confidently in the world around you. Core skills in English, maths, and IT are embedded across all activities, building your functional skills and confidence in using them in real-life contexts.

Dedicated staff provide individualised support to help you access the curriculum fully, overcome barriers, and make meaningful and sustained progress, whatever your starting point.

Course Highlights

The programme gives you the opportunity to take part in a wide range of practical activities across different subject areas, helping you discover your interests and consider potential progression routes with confidence. Through hands-on projects, you are encouraged to work collaboratively, think creatively, and develop effective problem-solving skills while applying your learning to real-life situations. In addition, community-based learning, enrichment days, and a variety of college events give you valuable opportunities to practise independence, strengthen your communication skills, and build positive social interactions within safe, supportive environments that support your personal growth.

Course Units:

• Planning own Fitness Programme

• Exploring and presenting enterprise ideas

• Basic food preparation and cooking

• Exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle

• Working as a team

• Art and Design: exploring mixed media

• Creative skills

• Healthy eating for families

Course Structure - Assessment on the Skills for Living Programme is continuous and practical, focusing on your progress and achievements across the wider curriculum.

• You will work towards a Level 1 Skills for Living qualification, demonstrating your knowledge and understanding through a portfolio of evidence.

• Your evidence may include practical work, photographs, reflective journals, tutor observations, and discussions.

• There are no formal written exams; assessment focuses on your real skills and progress over time.

• You will receive regular, personalised feedback and targets through your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), supporting steady and meaningful development.

No formal qualifications are required.

You will receive a high level of support throughout the programme, with experienced tutors, support assistants, and access to Hull College’s dedicated SEND services. Your learning is personalised and designed to help you reach your full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

When you complete the programme, you can progress to:

• Vocational Level 1 or Level 2 courses

• Foundation programmes with a specific vocational focus

• Supported internships or employability programmes

• Independent living or community-based learning pathways