Personal and Social Development

Course Information

Introduction

This course will be delivered within the Hairdressing department where you will develop Hairdressing practical skills alongside your programme.

Overview

VTCT Personal and Social Development

(PSD) qualifications will improve your personal and social skills, and build confidence and self-esteem to prepare you for the world of work. Units cover a range of topics including developing own skills and setting goals, healthy living, budgeting community action and preparing for work.

Who is this course for?

These qualifications contribute to the Foundation Learning Tier and are designed to prepare and progress learners onto other VTCT vocational qualifications.

Course units/modules

• Community action
• Developing self
• Healthy living
• Individual rights and responsibilities
• Managing own money
• Managing social relationships
• Preparation for work
• Working as part of a group
• Working towards goals
• Dealing with problems in daily life
• Environmental awareness
• Making the most of leisure time
• Parenting awareness

Benefits and skills

A PSD qualification complemented by a specialist VTCT qualification will provide you with a sound platform for employment or further study.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

On completion of this course students can progress into careers such as:

• Hair
• Beauty
• Media

Assessment types

VTCT qualifications are assessed and verified by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross- referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment but book.