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
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
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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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)