C9090 - ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (level 1 Ascentis Skills for Employment)

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Start Date: 26/04/2027      End Date: 14/07/2027        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 11:45        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 11
Fees:      £50.00 (tuition)     £702.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Edward Eustace        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is for ESOL learners at level 1 who are ready to take a serious step towards employment. You'll develop the communication, job-search, and workplace skills you need to find, apply for, and succeed in a role — and build a portfolio of evidence assessed against the Ascentis Skills for Employment level 1 award criteria.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Research job opportunities and plan a full job application, including practising interview skills and using feedback to improve your performance — all evidenced in your Ascentis portfolio
* Communicate clearly and appropriately with others in a range of work situations, choosing the right method for the purpose and audience
* Work with others towards a shared goal, taking responsibility for your own tasks, supporting others, and reflecting on how to improve
* Identify key rights and responsibilities at work — including grievance and disciplinary procedures — and explain what these mean for a specific job or sector
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
ESOL level 1. No previous work experience is needed, but some experience of a workplace or voluntary setting is helpful.
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 level 1 criteria. You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Get work experience: volunteer at a local food charity; Get ready for work in the NHS and council: admin and digital skills; Become an ESOL teaching assistant; ESOL for health and care: learning about the sector.
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