What is ASDAN all about?
ASDAN Ltd offers a range of curriculum enrichment programmes across all ability levels. The aim of the programmes is to enable young people to understand themselves and others better and to become better prepared for making the transition to adult life.
ASDAN is a NZQA-approved course owner.
ASDAN is managed by the profession for the profession, unlocking opportunities in education, training and community contexts.
Current Status
NZQA approval was granted in February 2004 for the following programmes:
- Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum
- Transition Challenge, Towards Independence and Workright
In September 2004, the Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards were granted credit inclusion and, in June 2006, the credit inclusion was re-assessed and increased to 20 credit equivalents at their respective levels. The credit inclusion is granted for demonstration of the three essential skills of:
- Self management and competitive skills and the challenges (12 credit equivalents)
- Work and study skills (4 credit equivalents)
- Problem solving (4 credit equivalents)
This makes the total of 20 credit equivalents at Level 1, 2 or 3. In Vol. 85 No. 11 of the Education Gazette (see the Education Gazette website), there is a series of articles showing that ASDAN can be applied successfully in a range of situations and with all ability students.
ASDAN Quality Service Charter
ASDAN's mission is to develop, support and accredit life skills programmes for a variety of learners in different contexts. These programmes and qualifications are designed to create opportunities for personal and social development and to enhance self-esteem.
To achieve these aims, ASDAN offers participating centres a variety of learner-centred, activity-based programmes, tailored to the needs of a wide range of student groups. Centres are supported by a nationwide network of professional education providers and by a central administrative office.
ASDAN is committed to providing a consistently high standard of efficiency and responsiveness to registered centres across the whole range of services and to the continuous improvement of its service.