Halesowen College

ESOL Skills for Employment Entry Level 3

The aim of the ESOL Skills for Employment course is to equip learners with the skills needed to live and work in the UK. We focus on developing skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing across 5 main areas - Travel, Retail, Education, Healthcare and Digital.

Alongside English you will also study maths, which is assessed separately and offered at Entry level 1 through to GCSE Higher Tier. You will also study Essential Digital skills at Entry 3 and a compulsory work-related subject chosen from the following options:

Health and Social care
Business and Retail
Hospitality and Catering

You will leave the course with a personal statement and CV to help you seek employment that matches your skills.

How will I be assessed?

The course will be assessed via ongoing teacher observation to ensure that you successfully meet the criteria in each of the 5 areas above.

If you demonstrate sufficient skill and commitment to study you will be entered for exams, which take place three times a year - December, March and July.

What do I need?

You must have successfully completed an ESOL course at Entry level 2, or be able to demonstrate language skills at this level in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing if no prior qualifications are evident.