Free Entry Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Oldham. Classes run at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 17 weeks. This free employability skills course for adults is open to Greater Manchester residents. You'll develop speaking and listening skills, including pronunciation, simple communication, and taking part in discussions. You'll also practise following instructions and picking out key information from conversations. An initial assessment appointment is required before you start. Call 0161 770 5187 to arrange it.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed for speaking through pronunciation, simple communication and by engaging within discussions. It will develop the knowledge and skills needed for listening through obtaining information by following the gist, obtaining detail from communication, and following single step instructions.
Entry requirements
You will need to attend a placement appointment interview. Please telephone 0161 770 5187 for an assessment.
What you will learn
You'll develop pronunciation to communicate more clearly when speaking.
You'll practise taking part in simple conversations and group discussions.
You'll learn to follow single-step instructions accurately.
You'll build skills in listening for the main point of a conversation.
You'll practise picking out specific details from spoken communication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre. Teaching covers speaking and listening activities, including discussions and instruction-following tasks. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate during the course. Your tutor will work with you to track your progress throughout the 17 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
Retail assistant: following instructions and working as part of a team.
Warehouse operative: understanding and acting on spoken instructions.
Receptionist: greeting people and handling simple enquiries.
Care assistant: listening carefully and communicating with service users.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Qualification: builds on the communication and listening skills you've developed at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: develops reading, writing, and speaking skills for everyday life and work.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a step toward the Level 2 qualification that many employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
