ESOL: Prepare for work in the UK

<p>This course will help you build the skills you need to find a job and communicate at work in the UK.</p>

<p>You will learn how to speak, listen, read, and write in work-related situations, and understand different types of jobs and workplaces.</p>

<p>What You Will Learn<br />
<strong><u>Communication Skills for Work</u></strong><br />
You will learn how to:</p>

<ul>
<li>Write simple work-related documents and complete forms</li>
<li>Communicate with colleagues and managers clearly</li>
<li>Take part in conversations in the workplace</li>
<li>Listen carefully and respond to questions</li>
<li>Use appropriate language in different work situations </li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>Understanding the World of Work</u></strong><br />
You will learn about:</p>

<ul>
<li>The benefits of having a job</li>
<li>Different ways of working (e.g. full-time, part-time, self-employed)</li>
<li>Types of jobs and work sectors</li>
<li>Matching jobs to your skills and interests</li>
<li>Where to get help and advice about employment</li>
</ul>

<p>This is a direct enrolment course, so you do not need to attend an admissions session before starting.</p>

<ul>
<li>There are no formal exams</li>
<li>You will build a portfolio of evidence with support from your tutor</li>
<li>Your tutor will help you collect and organise your work to show your progress and achievements</li>
<li>Assessment will be based on practical activities linked to real-life work situations</li>
</ul>

<p>To join this course, you should:</p>

<ul>
<li>Be working at E3 (B1) or L1 (B2) English</li>
<li>Want to prepare for work or improve your work-related English skills</li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>What to Bring</u></strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Pen or pencil</li>
<li>Notebook or paper</li>
<li>Glasses (if needed)</li>
</ul>

<p>All other materials will be provided.</p>

<p>After completing this course, you can progress to:</p>

<ul>
<li>Higher ESOL or Functional Skills English courses</li>
<li>Employment or work placements</li>
<li>Vocational training</li>
</ul><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills &amp; Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>

<p><strong>English, maths and computing skills:</strong> all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.<br />
<strong>Refunds:</strong> please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions</a> or in our brochure.<br />
<strong>Attendance:</strong> before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.<br />
<strong>Places on courses:</strong> many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills &amp; Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.<br />
<strong>Fully funded learners:</strong> if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.<br />
<strong>Home study:</strong> you will&nbsp;be required to do significant&nbsp;study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.<br />
<strong>Qualification Levels:</strong> there is further information about qualification levels on our website.<br />
<strong>Proof of identity:</strong> please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.<br />
<strong>Off-site activities:</strong> with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.<br />
<strong>Parking at centres:</strong> parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Refreshments:</strong> tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Unspent Criminal Convictions</strong> we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions</a>.<br />
If you have any <strong>accessibility or disability issues</strong> that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enquiries@salbcp.com">enquiries@salbcp.com</a>. All enquiries are treated in confidence.</p>