Communication (NC) @ SCQF Level 6

Introduction

Enquiries: Email OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.uk

This unit is designed to give learners practical skills in reading, writing, listening and talking.

This qualification is generally accepted as an alternative to Higher English, especially if combined with Literature 1 and is recognised by most Scottish Universities and teacher training colleges.

Course code

OCO4

Location

Varies

Duration

Minimum 80 hours

Learners will have 6 months from the start date to complete course.

Price

£200.00

Availability

Location: Open Learning
OCO4 – Communication NC – 01 Oct 2024 09:00

Entry Requirements

Candidates will gain direct access if they have Intermediate Level 2 English or equivalent. If candidates do not hold the minimum level of English qualifications, they will be invited to complete a diagnostic test, which will help identify if this course is at the correct level for the candidate.

Additional Entry Requirements

Ideally candidates will already hold Intermediate 2 / Communication 3 / standard grade credit level English.

As there will be online learning, webinars and Teams meetings throughout the course appropriate technology will be required to undertake your studies. This course can not be studied using only a mobile device, and it is advised that learners should have access to either a desktop or laptop computer.

Course Content

This unit is designed to give practice skills in reading, writing, listening and talking with equal weight given to all four areas.

Assessments

Assessments is done remotely.

Additional funding information

No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.

You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.

And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.

Are you eligible?

You must meet all of the following criteria

16 years of age or older
Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
Have the right to work and live in the UK.
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)

AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)

Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
Armed Forces Veteran
Asylum Seeker
Care Experienced
Caring responsibilities
Childcare needs
Criminal Convictions
Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
Long Term health condition/ illness
No Limited work experience.
Refugee
Substance related conditions
Lack of Transport

If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.

Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant

To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.

Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence: