City & Guilds Certificate In Essential Skills - Application of Number
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Description
Essential skills are the qualifications that could help you to:
get the most out of life engage easily with others solve problems
develop personally and improve self confidence help with homework
manage your finances access the internet and exchange emails Get a
job Get promotion Study for other courses and get good results.
There are three Essential Skills:
Communication
Essential Skills Communication will give you the opportunity to
develop your speaking and listening, reading and writing
skills.
Application of Number
Essential Skills Application of Number will give you the
opportunity to use your skills in working with figures and
numbers.
ICT
Essential Skills ICT aims to give you …
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Essential skills are the qualifications that could help you to:
get the most out of life engage easily with others solve problems
develop personally and improve self confidence help with homework
manage your finances access the internet and exchange emails Get a
job Get promotion Study for other courses and get good results.
There are three Essential Skills:
Communication
Essential Skills Communication will give you the opportunity to
develop your speaking and listening, reading and writing
skills.
Application of Number
Essential Skills Application of Number will give you the
opportunity to use your skills in working with figures and
numbers.
ICT
Essential Skills ICT aims to give you the opportunity to develop
practical computer skills to use in your current or future
workplace and for your own personal need. We also offer Entry Level
ICT classes for complete beginners.
Essential Skills qualifications are nationally recognised and can
be achieved at a range of different levels to suit you, from
complete beginners to achievement at Level 2, which is comparable
to GCSE standard. .
Who can apply?
Classes are available free to any adult. When you join a class,
your tutor will carry out a short confidential initial assessment
to help put you on the right level of study.
What are Essential Skills? Frequently asked questions
How many will be in my class?
Classes are small, with on average 814 people attending.
How will I be assessed?
For Level 1 and Level 2 courses in Communication and Application of
Number it is through the completion of a Desk Top Task (end test)
and an Action Based Activity (portfolio). For Level 1 and Level 2
ICT it is through a portfolio only. At Entry Level assessment is by
the completion of a test.
How long will it take to complete a qualification?
Classes last about two hours and usually run weekly. On average, it
takes over 40 hours to complete a course but this will be
determined by your needs and your tutors assessment.
When are classes held?
Classes are held in a range of venues, from your local community
hall to your local college, throughout the day and evening
depending on campus provision.
Will an employer consider an Essential Skills qualification?
Employers are increasingly accepting Essential Skills
qualifications as an alternative to more traditional qualifications
such as GCSEs.
Why is it necessary for me to up-skill when I am already
employed?
Improving your skills brings many benefits to both personal and
working life. It may lead to promotion opportunities and increased
job stability. It can also assist in achieving greater job
satisfaction and fulfilment.
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