BEC INformation

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

ESOL courses give you the opportunity to improve your language skills. You will work on speaking, listening and pronunciation as well as grammar, reading and writing. We offer classes at different levels, from Entry 2 to Level 2, with the opportunity to gain a qualification at different times of the year. At Entry level, our courses include a Citizenship component and you can use your certificate to prove that you fulfil the language requirements for becoming a British citizen. We also offer an ESOL with Childcare course and an Employability Skills course. There is a course fee (which already includes the exam fee) for all ESOL courses. Some students may qualify for reductions to their course fee or may be able to apply for help with part of their fees from the College Bursary Fund.

English

These courses are for people who want to improve their literacy skills. We offer courses at different levels from Entry to Level 2, including our Level 1 Childcare with Literacy course which will help you to explore what is involved in childcare training, help you get back into studying and prepare you for further training. On all courses you will have the opportunity to gain a qualification. Our English courses are FREE but there is a £15 one-off registration fee.

Maths

These courses are for people who want to improve their numeracy skills. They range from Entry to Level 2. You will have the opportunity to gain a qualification at different times in the year. Our maths courses are FREE but there is a one-off registration fee.

ICT

We run a variety of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) courses ranging from word processing and internet skills to advanced courses including the ITQ level 1 (ECDL Essentials) and 2 (ECDL Extra). You will learn about the application of IT skills in the workplace to help meet employer workforce demands. You will have the opportunity to gain a qualification on all courses. There is a course fee but some courses are free if you are on a means tested benefit.

Skills for study, work and personal development

We offer a number of specialist courses for people who want to:

Find out more about working in the childcare sector while improving their English and study skills and adding qualifications to their CV.
Gain a qualification in Childcare at Level 1 (for those who are new to childcare and need to brush up on literacy and study skills first) and Level 2 (for those who are studying at BEC, have completed Level 1 and have a placement in a childcare setting.)
Improve their chances of finding work through an employment skills course that helps with applying for the right jobs, filling in application forms and succeeding in job interviews.

Courses include:

The NCFE Level 1 Award in Working with Children
CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
The NCFE Award/Certificate in Employability Skills

On these courses you will improve your language and literacy while learning another subject or improving your study skills. Please consult the course outlines for more details of all our courses.

Joining a class

Before you can start a course you will need to attend an initial assessment and interview, so that we can place you in the right class. See below for details of how to contact us.

Learning support

If you have a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a disability that might affect your learning or a mental health difficulty and would like to discuss how we can help, please contact our Learning Support team.

Advice and guidance

To make appointment for an assessment and interview or for further information about courses at BEC contact us on 020 7394 6836 or centreadministrator@morleycollege.ac.uk.