ASDAN Courses

This broad, activity-based course has a track record in developing learners’ personal, social and employability skills.

The course will introduce learners to new activities and challenges and features self-assessment tools to reflect on their learning. The Bronze, Silver and Gold programmes link to nationally recognised qualifications

The Gardening Short Course offers exciting and rewarding activities to develop skills and knowledge through gardening. This course helps learners develop practical gardening skills, as well as personal, social and work-related skills. Certification is available for 10–60 hours of work.

The Environmental Short Course has been developed in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts and accredits up to 60 hours of involvement in various environmental activities and projects.

The flexibility of ASDAN's Short Courses means they can be carried out in a variety of settings, over a time period to suit the individual or co-ordinating centre. Challenge descriptions can be interpreted and adapted according to the situation.

Lift Off is an activity-based programme that develops soft skills and builds self-esteem to help learners make a successful transition from primary to secondary school. It consists of activities designed to develop learners' skills in 18 key characteristics that will aid their progression.

Lift Off will help learners to manage their own learning, recognise their strengths and the characteristics they need to develop, and prepare for their future. It is supported by a range of high-quality teaching and learning resources.