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Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life

A flexible route to developing skills in English, which will build confidence and provide a foundation for further study towards higher qualification in ESOL,

Note: An initial assessment (skills check) is required before enrolling on this course. Click the 'Enquire' button and leave your details for us to contact you regarding dates and to book an assessment. Alternatively you can contact us on 01422 392820 or cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk.

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Course description

 This course is designed to provide learners with a flexible route to developing the skills in English, which will enable them to build confidence and provide a foundation for further study towards higher qualification in ESOL, a move towards employment or as a stepping stone to vocational study. Learners will gain skills and confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

  • This course will guide and teach you how to build on your English conversational skills by working in groups and participating in group discussions. 
  • You will acquire high level reading and writing skills with a good understanding of producing different types of documents e.g emails and letters. 
  • You will also learn and understand the importance of pronunciation skills in English.  
  • Whilst on this course you will be given the opportunity to develop skills you will use in your daily life activities which will help you to feel part of and connect with the wider community. 
  • You will be able to socialise and work alongside other learners, supporting you to gain independence when accessing different services and benefits. 

This course offers three stand alone units (Speaking and Listening / Reading / Writing) as part of a recognised qualification and can be taken as individual units in a roll on and roll off program throughout the year.

At Entry level 2 – you will focus on being able to express yourself (using all four skills) using the grammatical points relating to the present simple, present continuous and past simple tenses.

At Entry level 3 – you will focus on being able to express yourself (using all four skills) including the following grammatical points:- the past simple continuous, present perfect with for and since and zero conditionals as well as those learnt at Entry level 2. 

Course level

Entry Level - Qualifications at Entry 1 to Entry 3 recognise basic knowledge and skills used in everyday life or in the workplace, and help to build confidence.

Who is this course for?

Entry level 2 - Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ who have previously achieved an Entry level 1 or assessed as working towards Entry 2.

Entry level 3 - Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ who has previously achieved an Entry level 2 or assessed as working towards Entry 3.

What do I need to bring?

  • You must bring with you a note book, pen and a folder for your work.
  • You must be able to access the web-based learning platform Google Classroom during the course. To do this you will need access to IT equipment such as a smartphone, laptop, PC or tablet, and a stable internet connection. You’ll also need to install Google Chrome Browser if you do not have this already – it's free to download and use, please visit: www.google.co.uk/chrome.

Course information

Start date: September 2024
Time: Various
Day: Various
Venue: Various

Course length: We operate a roll-on, roll-off system for all our English, maths and ESOL classes. This means you can start on a course at a time that suits you, and finish when you're ready for the exam/assessment.
Course code: Various
Course level: Entry Level

Fees

Full fee: £550.80
Fee waiver: Most people will be entitled to a fee waiver for our ESOL qualifications and will not need to pay the course fee - contact us to find out more.
Additional costs: No

Course dates and times

Venue Course code Start date Day Time How to enrol
Todmorden College ESOLT07 September 2024 Saturday 9.30am to 12noon Enquire
Halifax Academy ESOLH141 September 2024 Wednesday 1pm to 4pm Enquire

Additional information

Learning delivery method

We have the skills, resources and dedication to help you access the learning you need to enrich your life. Your course will be delivered by a highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable tutor via classroom-based learning: face-to-face teaching at Heath Campus or other venue in Calderdale, combined with use of Google Classroom to access electronic learning resources, coursework set by your tutor, collaborative work and online sessions if required.

What will be expected of me?

Your course is either fully or co-funded by the government through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and all Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) learning is subject to Ofsted inspection. As such you will be required to carry out various learning activities so that we can ensure you are making the expected progress. 

You may have to undertake additional work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension where applicable, and you are expected to be punctual, attend regularly and show commitment to achieve successful completion of the course. 

If your attendance drops below 88% or you have not attended three consecutive classes without informing CAL, you may lose your place.
 

How will I know if I am making progress?

An Initial Assessment activity at the start of the course will enable your tutor to assess your starting point. For non-accredited learning this will be completed using a set tutor assessment relevant to the subject area. For accredited courses this requires learners to complete an assessment on the BKSB learning platform. In every class we acknowledge and accommodate for different levels of skill and experience, so learners will be encouraged to identify and work on their own areas for improvement.

You will have a Learner Journey where, with your tutor, you will set the individual learning targets you would like to meet. Throughout the course you will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor, complete regular assessments and be given feedback (both verbally and written) on work produced.

Support for your progression and next steps

Please refer to the advice given to you by your course tutor towards the end of your course or speak to CAL’s IAG Officer for information on how you can progress. 

You can also visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning to see the latest course opportunities available at CAL.  If you need support in literacy, numeracy, IT or employability skills please speak to your tutor in the first instance.

 

Information, advice and guidance

CAL Service has been awarded the matrix Standard, the national quality standard for organisations delivering IAG on learning and work.

CAL aims to help learners progress through their chosen course of study. Tutors, learning support staff and our IAG Officer are always available to give you support to help you decide whether a course is appropriate for you. If the course is not appropriate we will aim to put you in touch with an alternative provider. 

For more detailed and specific careers advice, we work in partnership with the Education Development Trust. You can email them at enquiries@educationdevelopmenttrust.com.  If you feel you would benefit from either an individual appointment with them, or a class visit, please ask your tutor in the first instance. 

You can also contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Their website is also an excellent source of information on careers, finding a job, courses and learning: National Careers Service.

Contact us

Calderdale Adult Learning
Heath Campus
Unit 4, Free School Lane
Halifax HX1 2PS

Telephone: 01422 392820
Email: cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk

Normal office hours: 
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm. 
Fridays 9am to 1pm.