Lifeskills Challenge

Independent living and housing

This pathway supports young people to live as independently as is possible. It covers all aspects of independent living and home management from budgeting and cooking to knowing what sources of support are available in the local community.

We found 1129 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Hazards in the kitchen Learners will be able to identify and avoid hazards in the kitchen	WTE1	10
Preparing a simple snack Learners will be able to prepare a simple snack.	WTE1	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use them.	WTE1	10
Dealing with Problems To recognise when there is a problem and identify a source of help	WTE1	10
Recognising workplace instructions Learners will be able to recognise different types of instruction in a workplace setting	WTE1	10
Awareness of textiles Learners will become aware of textiles.	WTE1	10
Using technology to communicate with others Learners will be able to communicate information to another person using a piece of technology.	WTE1	10
Leisure at home Students will choose, watch and listen to media in the home.	WTE1	10
Getting ready for a swimming session Learners will be able to identify suitable clothing for their swimming session and with help dress themselves in it.	WTE1	10
Storing food safely Learners will be able to store a range of basic foods in the correct place.	WTE1	10
Using an App Learners will be able to use an app of their choice on a smartphone, ipad, tablet or computer.	WTE1	10
Using Eye Gaze to make choices or to express preferences Learners will be able to use Eye Gaze to make choices or express preferences.	WTE1	10
Using a Big Mack to communicate Learners will be able to use a Big Mack to communicate with others.	WTE1	10
Using switches to effect change Learners will be able to use a switch to effect a change and show a response to that change.	WTE1	10
Using a Smartphone to have a conversation with a friend Learners will be able to use a Smartphone to make a phone call and have a conversation with a friend.	WTE1	10
Using a Smartphone to communicate in different ways Learners will be able to use a Smartphone to communicate in different ways eg. a phone call, an email, a text message	WTE1	10
Using ICT in the home Learners will be able to identify examples of ICT equipment used in the home, and show that they can use at least one item of ICT equipment safely.	WTE1	10
Using ICT in the community Learners will be able to identify examples of ICT equipment, used by the community at large, and show that they can use at least one item of this ICT equipment safely when out in the community.	WTE1	10
Using switches - moving on from cause and effect Learners will be able to use a switch more than once to create an effect and will be able to use two switches to create different effects or to make a choice of effect.	WTE1	10
Using a tablet/smartphone to play a game Learners will be able to use a tablet/smartphone to play a favourite game	WTE1	10