11IDP

The Independence Project

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

This course is for learners who require some form of support with their learning either through additional resources, specialized equipment or adapted teaching programmes.

Learners will be able to co-construct their learning pathway with staff and whānau, earning supported learning credits that contribute to an NZQA Record of Achievement and can be credited towards the The New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1). 

Over the course students will learn to:

- Demonstrate self-management of day to day living situations

- Maintain personal safety, health and well-being.

- Participate and interact in everyday situations.

- Participate in planning a future pathway to achieve personal goals. 

- Apply problem-solving strategies to resolve day to day issues.

- Apply literacy and numeracy skills required for day to day living

Learners can select from any of the standards offered during the co-construction of their individualized learning pathway and may work towards the 71 credits available over their time within the senior school.  Students aim to achieve 10 - 15+ credits per year.  Evidence from other course pathways may be used in conjunction with this course towards the achievement of specific supported learning standards.

Please note Learners can not use Supported Learning credits for the New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA). 

Learners intending to choose this course must seek prior approval from the Head of Learning Support. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Learners intending to complete this course would meet one or more of the following criteria:

- Be working at New Zealand Curriculum Levels 1-3 when entering the Senior School

- Have verification in the MOE Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORRS)

- Have accessed MOE In-Class Support (ICS)

- Have an Individual Education Plan 


Pathway

This course provides a pathway to The New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (NZQA Level 1) with an optional strand in Skills for Working is a 55-75 credit entry level qualification intended for people who require specialized support with their learning. They are people with learning disabilities, including those with an intellectual disability.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 81 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 81 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27106 v5
NZQA Info
Describe whakapapa using terms associated within a family structure
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27108 v5
NZQA Info
Describe the protocols and roles associated with powhiri
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29299 v3
NZQA Info
Access and use facilities and services in the community
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29300 v3
NZQA Info
Maintain hauora - personal health and well-being
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29301 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate strategies to ensure personal safety
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29302 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate interpersonal skills in familiar contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29303 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate behaviours appropriate to different types of relationships and contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29304 v4
NZQA Info
Describe elements of own culture, and basic rights and responsibilities of residing in Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29305 v3
NZQA Info
Set personal goals and carry out a plan designed to achieve personal goals
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29306 v3
NZQA Info
Apply problem solving strategies to resolve day-to-day issues
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29307 v3
NZQA Info
Use functional literacy skills in a range of day-to-day contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29308 v3
NZQA Info
Use functional numeracy skills in a range of day-to-day contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29309 v3
NZQA Info
Plan a personal work pathway
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29310 v3
NZQA Info
Apply basic skills and practices in a workplace context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29311 v3
NZQA Info
Act in accordance with the basic rights and responsibilities needed for work
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32927 v1
NZQA Info
Maintain commitments to a limited range of repetitive and familiar activities within defined contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32929 v1
NZQA Info
Maintain routines in a limited range of repetitive and familiar situations within defined contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 81
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0