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Essential Skills Online

Course Code: Y26C0001A
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Level 2 Essential Application of Number Skills and OR Level 2 Essential Communication Skills


Duration: 48 weeks
Start Date: 03/08/2026
This course runs for 12 months with lessons for 1 hour a week from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, although learners will typical only be expected to attend for 1 hour in total during the course duration
Cost: Free
Location: This is a tutor-led online course

48 weeks

This course runs for 12 months with lessons for 1 hour a week from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, although learners will typical only be expected to attend for 1 hour in total during the course duration

Non-accredited


Overview

This course starts with an Initial Assessment via WEST, this assessment can be undertaken throughout the academic year. This course is the first stage to a Level 2 qualification that is accepted by the vast majority of colleges and universities in Wales as an equivalent to GCSE A-C grade in Mathematics OR English Language. You will undergo a period of self study taking you to level 2 and then transfer to stage 2 which is a tutor led on-line class to prepare you for the end of course supervised assessments and exams.

Content

Course start date can vary throughout the Academic Year, any time between August 1st - 31st July. An on-line, self study that fits around your busy schedule. The course focusses on the wide range of reading, writing and verbal communication OR on the wide range of numeracy skills required to achieve the qualification.
To discuss this course in more detail please contact Sian Williams on email - Sian.Williams@adultlearning.wales or telephone - 029 22746668

Qualification

Completion of the WEST Assessment does not result in a recognised qualification. However you would receive a certificate of completion from us and the opportunity to progress onto a Nationally Recognised Qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Opportunities to Progress

Level 2 Essential Application of Number Skills
Level 2 Essential Communication Skills

What Do I Need?

As this is an online course, you will need the following -
• access to a laptop or computer with a camera
• microphone and headphones
• internet access

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