These qualifications allow learners to develop interests and skills around practical units and offer opportunities to become involved in the local area, eg Using Public Transport, Leisure Activities, and Shopping.

The delivery of the unit should encourage the opportunity to develop transferrable skills not just for employment, but for independent or supported living, eg making phone calls, being able to cook, personal hygiene.

This qualification enables centres to deliver and integrate Functional Skills into a number of the units. There are also opportunities to cover aspects of Every Learner Matters.