Using technology in the home & community to support independence

Challenge reference: 1914

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 1
Subject area
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:

    • Identify, from a selection, different technological items found in the home, e.g. microwave, vacuum cleaner, telephone, washing machine, toaster
    • Use two technological items found in the home with support, e.g. CD player, vacuum cleaners, microwave, toaster
    • Demonstrate, when prompted, safe practises when using technological items found in the home, e.g. dry hands if using an electric plug
    • Identify, from a selection, different technological items found in the community e.g. cash machine, chip & pin device
    • Use two technological items found in the community with support, e.g. cash machine, chip & pin, self-scan in a shop
    • Demonstrate, when promoted, safe practises when using technological items found in the community, e.g. shielding pin number
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