City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 600/7595/8
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate In English Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 540 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
27 Units
Guided Hours
540 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
Reading – reading for meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand written texts
- Be able to summarise information
4
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
5
Reading – using reading to develop vocabulary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand vocabulary used for different purposes in different types of text
- Be able to use reference materials to develop vocabulary
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
Speaking and listening - speaking and listening to obtain information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
10
Speaking and listening – obtaining information by speaking and listening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
11
Speaking and listening – presenting information by speaking and listening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present information to others
12
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to obtain information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
13
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to provide information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide information to others by speaking and listening
14
Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to take part in a discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in discussion
15
Writing – planning and organising writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and organise own writing
16
Writing – using grammar, punctuation and spelling in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar correctly
- Know how to use punctuation to aid understanding
- Be able to review and revise to amend own written text
- Be able to spell words most often used in daily life
- Be able to use different methods to spell words
17
Writing – using planning and organisation in writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and organise own writing
18
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
19
Writing – writing for clear communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively when writing
- Be able to present appropriate writing appropriate to purpose and meaning
20
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)
- 600/7595/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2013