C9088 - ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (entry 2 Ascentis Skills for Employment)

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Start Date: 26/04/2027      End Date: 14/07/2027        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 11
Fees:      £30.00 (tuition)     £702.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Bethan Bowett        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is for ESOL learners at entry 2 who want to build the English skills and confidence they need to move towards work. You'll learn about job searching, workplace communication, working with others, and your rights and responsibilities as an employee — all through real-life activities and discussions.
By the end of the course, you'll have a portfolio of work assessed against the Ascentis Skills for Employment award criteria, showing employers and training providers the skills you've built.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Use English to communicate information and respond to questions in familiar work-related situations, building evidence for your Ascentis portfolio
* Explore job opportunities, identify roles that match your interests and skills, and practise presenting information about yourself
* Work with others to complete a shared task, identifying your role and asking for help when needed
* Understand basic rights and responsibilities at work, and describe what good attendance and work standards look like
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
ESOL entry 2 level. No previous work experience is needed.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Folder, pens and pencils, lined A4 paper, and a smartphone (if you have one).
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course, which your tutor will assess against the Ascentis Skills for Employment criteria. You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (entry 3 Ascentis Skills for Employment); Get work experience: volunteer at a local food charity; Starting a volunteering role.
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
Prosp User 14