Entry Level ESOL Writing Course in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus

CostContact the provider
Duration77 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers written English at Entry Level 3, building the writing skills you need for everyday life, work, and further study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course is 90 hours in total. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (writing) certificate.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences and short texts clearly in English.
  • You'll use correct punctuation, including full stops and capital letters.
  • You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
  • You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as notes, messages, and forms.
  • You'll use grammar correctly in written sentences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Rush Green Campus. Teaching covers writing tasks you practise in class, with feedback from your tutor. Assessment is through written tasks and assignments that show what you can do. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed against the Entry Level 3 standard set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written communication is a core part of the role.
  • Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and stock records.
  • Care assistant: completing written care records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative: reading and writing delivery and stock documents.
  • School support assistant: supporting teachers with written tasks.
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and appointment notes.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (writing): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading and writing, recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent English qualification, often required for further training and many job applications.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (reading): a companion qualification building your reading skills alongside writing.

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