City & Guilds Certificate In Essential Skills - Application of Number

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City & Guilds Certificate In Essential Skills - Application of Number

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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 …

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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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