City & Guilds
Entry Level
QN: 600/7591/0
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City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate In English Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 520 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
520 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Reading - reading and understanding the meaning of words
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand written words
- Be able to use simple reference tools
2
Reading - reading for meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read a piece of text and gain meaning from it
- Use images to help understanding
3
Reading - using reading strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find information for a specific purpose
- Be able to use strategies for understanding written text
4
Reading – reading for meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read a piece of text and gain meaning from it
5
Reading – using reading skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find information for a specific purpose
- Be able to develop reading strategies
6
Reading – using reading strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate information for specific purposes
- Understand how language and other textual features contribute to meaning in different types of texts
7
Reading – using reading to extend vocabulary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand vocabulary relating to a variety of topics
- Be able to develop vocabulary using strategies and reference materials
8
Reading –using different reading strategies for words and phrases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use reading strategies to understand written words and phrases
- be able to use a reference tool
9
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to take part in a discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in discussions on straightforward topics
10
Speaking and listening - speaking and listening to obtain information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
11
Speaking and listening - speaking and listening to provide information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide information by speaking and listening
12
Speaking and listening – presenting information by speaking and listening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present information to others by speaking and listening
13
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening in a conversation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in conversation by speaking and listening
14
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to obtain information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
15
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to provide information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide information to others by speaking and listening
16
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to take part in a discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in discussion
17
Writing – planning and organising writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and organise own writing
18
Writing – using grammar and punctuation in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding when writing
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding when writing
19
Writing – using grammar, punctuation and spelling in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar and punctuation to aid understanding when writing
- Be able to refer to sources of correct spellings of common and relevant key words
- Be able to develop vocabulary relevant to own work and special interests
- Be able to use methods to improve own spelling
20
Writing – using planning and organisation in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and organise own writing
21
Writing – using structure and content in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to to communicate information and opinions when writing
- Be able to present accurate writing
22
Writing – using structure to write simple text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate information using written words
- Be able to construct simple and compound sentences
23
Writing – writing to communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use writing to communicate information and opinions
- Be able to produce accurate writing
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7591/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2013