City & Guilds
    Level 2
    QN: 600/7594/6
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate In English Skills

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    18 Units
    Guided Hours
    360 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:
    • Understand written texts
    • Be able to use images to help understanding
    2

    Reading – reading for meaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand written texts
    • Be able to summarise information
    3

    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
    4

    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
    5

    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
    6

    Speaking and listening - speaking and listening to obtain information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
    7

    Speaking and listening – obtaining information by speaking and listening

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
    8

    Speaking and listening – presenting information by speaking and listening

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to present information to others
    9

    Speaking and listening – speaking and listening to take part in a discussion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to take part in discussion
    10

    Writing – planning and organising writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan and organise own writing
    11

    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
    12

    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
    13

    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

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/7594/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2013