Qualification details

ESB Entry Level Certificate in Oral Communication Skills

Qualification summary

Qualification Aims and Objectives

Programmes within ESB's Certificate of Achievement series, Certificate in Oral Communication Skills at Pre-Entry and Entry Level, are designed to develop life and work skills in practical, enjoyable interactive oral communication, in familiar contexts. They provide opportunities for individual research and choice, and support language across the curriculum, building confidence, authority and self-esteem in the process.

The whole culture of ESB and the assessment format, content and assessment process encourages the value and place of the individual within the community or workplace and supports the concept of citizenship.

Qualification details

100/5662/2
Entry
EL - Entry Level
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2010
Certification end date:
31/08/2011
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English
This series of programmes provides carefully graded progression in oral communication from Pre-Entry to Entry Level 3, with a themed group topic option at Entry 1-3.

The series provides progression to ESB's Vocational Presentation Skills at Level 1-3 which offer a generic programme with sector contexts.

The series supports work for candidates moving to NVQ levels 1-2 and/or key skills/basic skills work at levels 1-2

The discrete ESB Pre-Vocational Certificate provides an appropriate bridge for Entry Level candidates aiming to move to a mainstream level 1 programme.
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Pass
Oral Examination
All assessment is external, carried out on-site at user centres by a trained team of visiting assessors throughout the UK and overseas. (see attachment).
Unit composed of three separate levels 1, 2 and 3, mapped to Adult Literacy Core Curriculum Sp & List at Entry, 1,2,3 (Mapping attachment)
  • T/103/4401 - Oral Communication Skills (Entry 1)
  • F/103/4403 - Oral Communication Skills (Entry 2)
  • J/103/4404 - Oral Communication Skills (Entry 3)