ESOL and Employability Skills Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the college directly for details. The course runs over 44 hours and covers English for speakers of other languages alongside practical employability skills. You'll build the English you need for everyday work situations, job applications, and the workplace. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop spoken and written English for everyday work situations.
You'll practise reading and understanding workplace documents.
You'll learn how to write simple job applications and messages.
You'll build vocabulary relevant to employment and the workplace.
You'll develop listening skills for following instructions and conversations at work.
You'll explore basic employability skills such as punctuality, communication, and teamwork.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is interactive and practical, with activities focused on real workplace English and employability tasks. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course. Your tutor will track your progress through the units and confirm when you've met the requirements for the Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - uses everyday English and communication skills
Warehouse operative - follows written and spoken instructions at work
Retail assistant - serves customers and handles basic written tasks
Cleaner or caretaker - reads rotas, signs, and simple workplace documents
Kitchen assistant - communicates with colleagues and follows instructions
Care assistant - supports people using clear, confident English
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Course - the next step up in English for speakers of other languages, building on Entry 2 skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - develops reading, writing, and speaking for everyday life and work.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - moves toward the level many employers ask for.
Entry Level Award in Skills for Employment (Entry 3) - continues your employability skills development at the next level.
