Housing associations

How the Unit Award Scheme (UAS) helps your learners

The scheme:

• rewards students for short units of work
• supports, motivates, and promotes a positive learning experience
• can be used as a stepping stone to other awards or qualifications
• can help improve life chances by covering areas such as budgeting, tenancy agreements.

Did you know?

• A growing number of housing associations are using the UAS to recognise student achievements.
• Learners of any age or ability can use the UAS.
• You can write your own units.
• The UAS offers units that are relevant, accessible and achievable.

Sample units

Here are just some of the units available:

• 73369 Budgeting and debt management
• 76367 Household budgets: Living on a budget
• 70455 Cooking a two course meal
• 93789 Basic teamwork skills

We believe everyone should be given the credit they deserve.