NC ESOL for Employability (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

• ESOL: Speaking for Employability
• ESOL: Listening for Employability
• ESOL: Writing for Employability
• ESOL: Reading for Employability
• ESOL: Living in Scotland
• Preparing to Work
• Working with Others
• Local Investigations
• Assist with an Event
• Contributing to Sustainability in the Community
• Business Practices in Travel and Tourism
• Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology
• Learning Development Worker Workshop

• A variety of career paths

• With successful passes of all units, students will receive an SQA certificate
• Employment or progression to study at NC or HN level

Entry is at the discretion of the centre, it is recommended that candidates have SCQF level 3 ESOL or equivalent, or have successfully completed a diagnostic test at that level.

• FVC ESOL level assessment
• SQA ESOL Level 3 or equivalent
• Residency check
• Payment of Fees if Required

Additional Requirements:

• Successful interview
• References may be requested
• Mature learners
• Non UK Nationals

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk