Unit Award Scheme

105311 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAMME (UNIT 3)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three different housing or accommodation options in regard to independent living	Student completed work
2	at least two semi-independent living options	Student completed work
3	when and how to access and bid for a property on HomeFinder	Student completed work
4	at least four things that need to be considered when seeking a property	Student completed work
5	at least four services or facilities that are available in the chosen local community, eg transport links, health services	Student completed work
6	at least three different types of tenancies and the main differences between them	Student completed work
7	at least four things that need to be checked before signing a tenancy agreement	Student completed work
8	financial support available via the local authority, charities or local community grants	Summary sheet or Student completed work
9	how to make a claim for benefits and grants	Summary sheet or Student completed work
10	at least three key documents that are needed to support a claim for benefit	Student completed work
11	at least two things that may be needed for further proof to support a benefit claim	Student completed work
12	the process if circumstances change, eg increase of income, additional people	Student completed work
13	at least three utility services a person will require when living independently	Student completed work
14	at least eight bills and expenses that need to be paid, eg rent, utilities	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of
15	how to access an identified housing option	Summary sheet or Student completed work
16	at least four of the responsibilities of a landlord for all tenancies	Student completed work
17	at least four of the responsibilities of a tenant for all tenancies	Student completed work
18	at least three potential risks to own tenancy and how these can be minimised	Summary sheet or Student completed work
19	at least two rights of a landlord in repossessing the property	Student completed work
20	the expectation of being a good neighbour	Student completed work
21	the process of contacting, registering or changing utility companies	Summary sheet or Student completed work
22	priority debt and non-priorty debt	Student completed work
23	at least three potential consequences of debt	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
24	use budgeting skills to calculate income and expenditure using two case studies.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 October 2016Level - Level Two