Entry Level Personal Progress Course in South Shields. Classes run full-time during the day at South Tyneside College. This one-year personal progress course is designed to support learners in building everyday communication, independence, and life skills. No specific entry requirements apply. Contact the college to find out more about starting. The course is delivered as part of an ESOL programme and covers personal and social development alongside language skills.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 50067928 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Personal Progress (Entry 1) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop everyday communication skills in English.
You'll build confidence in social situations and group settings.
You'll practise reading and writing for daily life.
You'll develop skills for greater independence.
You'll learn how to plan and manage simple tasks.
You'll explore personal goals and how to work toward them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at South Tyneside College, including group work, practical tasks, and supported discussion. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, with evidence gathered throughout the year. Your tutor will support you to record your progress and achievements as you work through the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting adults in community or care settings.
Classroom assistant: supporting learners in schools or colleges.
Retail assistant: working in shops or customer-facing roles.
Volunteer coordinator support: helping organise community activities.
Catering assistant: working in kitchens or food service.
What you could study next
Diploma in Personal Progress (Entry 2 or Entry 3): the next steps in the same qualification series, building on what you've covered.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: develops your reading, writing, and speaking skills toward a recognised English qualification.
ESOL Certificate (Entry Level): a language-focused qualification if you're developing English as an additional language.
