ASDAN
Welcome to ASDAN Vocational Learning
ASDAN courses are hands-on, student-led programmes that offer an alternative pathway for learners who thrive in practical, real-world environments. Whether it’s Animal Care, Cooking, Sport, or one of our other vocational options, ASDAN is about building confidence, independence, and real-life skills that matter.
What Are ASDAN Courses?
ASDAN qualifications are structured around short, manageable units that are project-based and practically focused. Students complete tasks, collect evidence, and reflect on their progress at their own pace, often working as part of a small team. The courses are designed to be flexible and tailored to the interests of the learners, giving them a voice in how and what they study.
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Further Information
What Will Students Do?
Students choose from a wide range of vocational areas, such as:
Animal Care – hands-on learning with animals, from handling to basic health and welfare.
Cooking – developing kitchen skills, meal planning, and food safety.
Sport & Physical Activity – learning through coaching, participation, and fitness.
Each course includes practical activities, personal goal setting, and opportunities for self-reflection and teamwork.
What Do Students Achieve?
By the end of the course, students will:
Receive an official ASDAN certificate or qualification, which can support progression to college, training, or employment.
Build a portfolio of work and evidence showing what they’ve learned and achieved.
Gain valuable life and work-related skills, such as communication, teamwork, time management, and responsibility.
Why Students Love ASDAN
Many students find ASDAN a refreshing and rewarding part of their timetable—it’s practical, meaningful, and led by them. It’s a place where they can shine in different ways, make choices about their learning, and develop confidence in their abilities.
Skills development
Ability to learn – students will manage their personal learning and development. They will plan and work towards targets to improve their performance and review their progress.
Teamwork – students will work with others when planning and carrying out activities to get things done and achieve shared objectives. This will involve working with a group of people.
Problem solving – student will use their ability to recognise problems and do something about them. They will use different methods to find a solution and check to see if they work.
IT skills – student will make the best use of computers and other items such as printers, scanners and digital cameras.
Literacy – students will talk to people; they will find ways of finding out information and let other people know about their views and opinions. Students will use all aspects of writing and reading.
Numeracy – students will use and develop various numeracy skills; for example, measuring and or calculating.
Some of the Short Courses on offer:
ANIMAL CARE This course consists of seven modules, each containing activities based around a different aspect of animal care: Animal investigation | GARDENING The Gardening Short Course contains eight modules:
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CONSTRUCTION This vocational taster contains six modules, corresponding to different aspects of construction:
| HAIR AND BEAUTY This Vocational Taster contains six modules, corresponding to different aspects of hair and beauty:
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