The purpose of this qualification is to develop the skills and effective learning behaviours of learners which will allow them to reach their full potential in the learning environment. The qualification focuses on the development of the skills and learner behaviours which allow learners to become more effective. It allows the learner to deal with the demands of a course of study, organise study time effectively and prioritise and set realistic targets for study. The learner will also be able to find and use information relevant to the course of study, work on listening and contributing actively to a learning environment, and keep information in a useable format.