This course is suitable for 16–18-year-old students who have gained appropriate English reading and writing skills, and are confident at expressing themselves in English. They should have a wide use of vocabulary and be able to maintain a conversation and contribute constructively to a discussion. They should have the ability to follow and use verbal and non-verbal communication in context to convey meaning and show understanding of turn taking.
Students should be able to read and obtain information from unfamiliar, but not highly technical, sources. This course will support them in improving their work prospects and employability and, should they desire, enable them to train in a chosen vocational area or profession. Students will also be studying Maths and practising IT skills. They will be working towards achieving ESOL Level 1 (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) ASCENTIS, an Award in Employability and Maths certificate/s from Edexcel Awarding Body or GCSE Maths.
This course will equip students with a range of useful skills which will increase their future employability. In order to achieve the qualification, all students will have to undertake a Work-Related Project and Work Experience. This is an invaluable experience for young students giving them a sound preparation for their future in the workplace.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
Some examples of the topics covered are grammar (all verb tenses), writing emails and formal letters, and understanding text types. Effective Personal Skills (social interaction through spoken language and body language and special attention will be given to pronunciation and phonology), communication skills, personal development, local businesses and organising & running an event.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Ring binders, A4 notebooks, pen (black), pencil, felt-tip pens, rubber, ruler, calculator, Student’s English Dictionary (Cambridge or OUP).
A Course Book and Work Book will also be required.
A schoolbag is essential and should be big enough to contain an A4 folder and stationery.
4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths (considerations made on a case-by-case basis).
The qualification is graded and there are a minimum number of points that learners must achieve to gain this award. All mandatory units must be passed. Completing and achieving the required points means you can be considered to move onto a Level 2 Business or Vocational course, or employment at a junior level.
There is a continued assessment throughout the programme, allowing students to improve and develop continually. Assessment comes in a range of forms including leaflets, handbooks, essays and reports, practical assessment and observation, class tests, presentations, discussion seminars and practical projects.
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP and are studying a full-time course, do not have to pay a course fee.
Students aged 19+ (without an EHCP) may have to pay tuition fees. Please contact Client Services for more information.
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Please note:
There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be given at your interview and will be payable at enrolment.
