ASDAN PSD (Personal and Social Development)

Why this award?

The Personal and Social Development (PSD) qualifications offer imaginative ways of supporting young people in:

• becoming confident individuals who are physically, emotionally and socially healthy
• being responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society and embrace change
• managing risk together with their own wellbeing

as well as introducing them to new activities and personal challenges.

Who is it for?

PSD at Entry 1, 2 and 3  (National 1 - 3) is used by students aged 14+ and adults . PSD Levels 1 & 2 (National 4 and 5) is used by mainstream establishments for students aged 14-19, and also for adults. These qualifications also play a major role in rewarding achievement within the non-formal sector.

What time commitment is required?

Learners have to complete enough units to reach the required number of credits for a particular size of qualification.

• At Entry 1-3: 6 credits are required for an Award, and 13 credits for a Certificate.
• At Levels 1-2: 8 credits are required for an Award, and 13 for a Certificate.

Each credit is equivalent to around 10 hours of learning time.

Is the award externally accredited?

• Provides Nationally recognised certification
• Opportunities to include activities both inside and outside of school and in non-formal situations
• 100% coursework and postal moderation