LASER’s Independent Living qualification suite is available at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 and comes in Award and Certificate sizes. The qualifications are designed to develop and foster life and learning skills. They are ‘nested’ qualifications (i.e. credits achieved for an Award can contribute towards achievement of a Certificate). Appropriate for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities, these qualifications are available to learners of any age.
The Awards have eight pathways* for learners to choose from at each level:
Accessing Community Facilities
Employability Skills
Household Skills
Learning Skills
Leisure Activities
Personal Care
Personal Development
Rights and Responsibilities.
The Certificates have two pathway* choices at each level. Each pathway contains sets of units drawn from the Awards, and the titles of the pathways give an indication of the content of the units in them:
Looking After Yourself and Your Home
Living in the Community.
*It is important to note that learners cannot mix and match units across Pathways.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 1 credit must be taken from Unit Group A, the mandatory unit. The 5 remaining credits must be taken from the units in Pathway Unit Group B. The choice of pathway in Pathway Unit Group B will determine the endorsement of the qualification. The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 1), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 1. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 2), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 2. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (Endorsed Pathway) (Entry 3), learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit - Independent Living. The 13 remaining credits must be taken from one of the pathway groups (A or B). The choice of pathway will determine the endorsement of the qualification. Within the chosen pathway, 1 credit must be taken from the Mandatory Unit. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from each of PG1-4. The learner must achieve a minimum of 8 credits at Entry 3. Units with the same title at different Entry Levels are not allowed.
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