English for Speakers of Other Languages - ESOL - Level 1
Award Name | Level 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 1 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 1 NFQ |
Duration
24–36 weeks. (1–2 classes per week). Duration varies depending on the number of weekly class hours scheduled.
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications required although applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the course.
Aptitude: Applicants must have the motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous experience: No previous experience required. Application process includes an informal assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students may choose to further develop their English language skills by completing additional modules or progressing to the next level.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Various locations throughout the county.
This course is free.
The aim of this QQI Level 1 component modules course is multi-purpose. The knowledge, skill and competence acquired on this programme are relevant to personal development and participation in society, community and employment and provides a basis for further progression. The programme covers the acquirement of basic knowledge, skills and competencies in a narrow range of fields of learning including key outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
Modules:
— Computer Skills / M1T11
— Listening and Speaking / M1C03
— Non-Verbal Communication / M1C04
— Reading / M1CO1
— Using Technology / M1T10
— Writing / M1CO2
Modules offered may be subject to change, relevant to the needs
of students.
Contact:
Finn Valley, Georgina Thompson
Tel. 074 9190610
Inishowen, Claire McNicholl
Tel. 074 9362466
Letterkenny/Milford, Emilia Niewulska
Tel. 074 9706097
South Donegal, Adele McElhinney
Tel. 074 9740181
West Donegal,
Dolores MhicGéidigh
Tel. 074 9180871