Course description

Foundation Learning courses are designed to give you the skills to progress to Level 2. This course is for students whose first language is not English and is ideal for those progressing from an ESOL 16-18 course.

Suitability - Who should attend?

You should have a pass at ESOL Entry 3 or equivalent.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Information Technology
Edexcel ESOL (Skills for Life)
Functional Skills Maths

Training Course Content

You will study:

Unit 1: Being organised
Unit 2: Developing a personal progression plan
Unit 7: Solving technical IT problems
Unit 9: Creating a website
Unit 11: Developing a digital product
Unit 8: Creating spreadsheets to solve problems

In addition to this course you will work towards an English and Maths qualification.

Course delivery details

For each unit you will be expected to complete a number of assignments. Each assignment will be internally assessed by your teachers and externally verified by the awarding body.

Continuing Studies

If you successfully complete all the modules you can progress to the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate/Certificate in Information and Creative Technology or Level 2 NCFE in IT Users Skills.