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How Bury College provides ESOL learners with an introduction to life in the UK
ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners from our Step Up to Prospects course recently celebrated their achievements over the last year.
This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities who are considering employment. You will develop and acquire specific transferable skills required in the competitive world of work. You will take part in a meaningful internal work placement by the running of a mini-enterprise. You will be able to experience all aspects of running the mini-enterprise, including health and safety, finance, sales and marketing product design and production.
You will have the opportunity to achieve an NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Using Employability Skills. You will also take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme and gain a Young Enterprise Certificate of Achievement. You will study English and maths and dependent on individual assessment results, could gain a Functional Skills or Stepping Skills Qualification at an appropriate level.
Possible units of study include: Carry out a practical activity in the workplace, Action planning to improve performance, Making a product, Using ICT skills in the workplace, Working with others, Decision making in the workplace, Dealing with problems at work.
Further progression can lead to additional courses that focus on employment including Workability, Pre-Internship and Supported Internship.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners from our Step Up to Prospects course recently celebrated their achievements over the last year.
Students from our Life Wise and Life Challenge courses have been practising and developing their gardening skills
Our first-year Business Academy students recently got together to celebrate their achievements over the last few months.
A former Bury College Access student has landed a place on a prestigious legal scheme to further help him achieve his dream career
Performing Arts students have recently been showcasing their talents as part of their production of SpongeBob SquarePants.
A mural showcasing the culture and heritage of Bury has been displayed at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre after being created by our Art and Design students.