These qualifications are aimed at learners working at pre-Entry or Entry 1 who are preparing for independent living. They will allow them to develop their knowledge of and skills in areas such as keeping safe, being healthy, looking after their own home, and dealing with problems. Learners will also have the opportunity to take units relating to aspects of the wider community such as getting out and about and going places, getting on with other people, rights and responsibilities, and encountering experiences.

Learners are likely to be young people or adults who wish to undertake independent living.They are likely to have significant skills gaps which prevent them from doing this at present.