ESOL+ Employability Skills
About this course
*This course is subject to validation
The ESOL+ course for employability is targeted at students of any age, aiming to improve and develop their English skills but also skills that will make them more employable. We will look at all the stages of getting that perfect job or the job you just need as a steppingstone to your dream job.
This course is suitable for students who may not have any work experience or for those with some work experience in the UK or in other countries. Students will aim to gain qualifications in the main English language skills as well as a BTEC qualification in Work Skills.
What you will study
Students will study the main language skills of:
- reading
- writing
- speaking
- listening
For general purposes and will cover a wide variety of topics.
The employability session will focus on building up an attractive CV and writing distinctive job application letters, developing skills required by employers, focusing on formal language and confident presentations. Finally, you will take part in mock job interviews that will get you ready for employment.
Teaching assessments will be through regular assignment and assessments.
Students may continue their ESOL education at a higher level or go into employment.
Entry requirements
Assessment at Level 1. Alternatively, successful achievement of Entry Level 3 and satisfactory reference from tutor to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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I came from Eritrea a couple of years ago with a goal of improving my English, both speaking and written, and gaining new skills I can use for work. I am in my second year at the College and I’m currently on the ESOL+ programme, which allows me to spend time studying Accounting too.
I have really enjoyed my time here at Cardiff and Vale College, I have made a lot of friends from lots of different backgrounds. The teachers have really been helpful throughout my time here, and the Skills Centre in particular, has been very beneficial to me. My English has improved so much, I’m very pleased with the progress I have made. In the future I’m looking forward to finishing my course then finding employment here in the UK.