Ascentis Entry 1 Certificate in English Skills

Qualification Overview

This qualification in aspects of English is aimed at adults and young people who wish to improve their English. The qualification is intended to aid progression to further study. The individual stand-alone units have been mapped to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum. This is suitable for those who wish to improve all aspects of their English.

There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for the target learners:

• Relatively short units, each of 20/30 guided learning hours – bite sized learning
• Can be delivered either as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme
• Assessed by completion of Ascentis designed assessment – no portfolio of evidence required
• Verification and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres

Aims

The aim of this qualification is to enable learners:

• To gain underpinning grammar, punctuation and spelling skills
• To develop their reading and/or writing skills
• To improve their communication skills in speaking, receiving and responding to information
• To progress onto the Ascentis Entry 2 Awards in English
• To develop the skills required to move into the world of work or work-based learning

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:

• Adults who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in English
• Young people aged 14-19 who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in some aspects of English Language.

Assessment Method

The qualification is assessed through an assessment to be taken under supervised conditions. Guide times are provided for each assessment. The assessment is internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.