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Lifeskills Challenge

Using technology in the home & community to support independence

Challenge reference: 1911

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 2
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Skill
Learning aim

To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.
Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to utilise technology that is typically found in the home.

  2. Be able to utilise technology that is typically found in the local community.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Describe what different technological items found in the home are used for, e.g. microwave used to heat food, vacuum cleaner for cleaning, washing machines for cleaning clothes
    • Use at least three technological items found in the home with minimal support, e.g. CD player, vacuum cleaner, microwave, toaster
    • Demonstrate safe practises when using technological items found in the home, e.g. dry hands when using an electric
    • Describe what different technological items found in the community do or are used for, e.g. cash machine used to dispense cash, chip & pin device to pay for an item(s)
    • Use at least three technological items found in the community with minimal support, e.g. cash machine, chip & pin, self-scan in a shop
    • Demonstrate safe practises when using technological items found in the community, e.g. shielding pin number

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