EY ESOL L3
Purpose
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the
relevant knowledge skill and competence to use a range of skills and
tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It
enables the learner to participate in and contribute to modern society, to
pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further
education or training.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 3M0874
Start Date: 27-08-2026 Hours/week: 04 Hrs 00 Mins
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Esol | English as a Second Language (3N0870) | QQI |
Learners will be able to:
1. Display awareness of some basic features of the culture of the target country, to include
commonplace greetings and social courtesies, and local customs
2. Use introductory vocabulary, to include greetings, introductions, courtesies, basic personal
information, numbers 1-100, time, simple directions, making purchases, food and drink
3. Use sentence connectors, question words and simple grammatical constructions with correct
pronunciation
4. Exchange familiar information, to include personal details such as where they live, people they
know and things they have, notions of time and quantity, space and location, lifestyle
preferences and responsibilities
5. Indicate a breakdown in communication, to include a signal of non-understanding, asking for
repetition or slower speech, or ‘Do you speak English’ in the target language
6. Read simple notices, signs and short pieces of text on familiar subjects, to include social and/or
work-related information
7. Interact in a simple way in the target language, to include simple exchanges and use of basic
phrases, ordering food and drink, and making familiar purchases