SPANISH FOR WORK

Intro to the course:

This unit is designed to develop skills in Spanish within a work-related context in the Travel and Tourism sector, and in everyday social relations. The aim is to enable communication in Spanish, understand spoken and written information, and be able to convey and exchange information orally. 

Whether you are interested in learning the language to communicate with Spanish native speakers while on holidays; or in achieving a qualification to broaden your career or enable you to work abroad, this course could be the opportunity you need. 

The course is designed to not only develop the four essential skills of language learning, but also, through the study of Spanish, we are aiming to bring you closer to other cultures and traditions, open doors to other communities, and learn about their typical foods. 

Who is the course for?

This course is relevant if you would like to develop your language skills to enhance your career prospects generally in a variety of contexts.  The unit embodies to the National Language Standards at SVQ level 3.

What will I study?

This unit involves the kind of tasks that a person working in a company or organisation dealing with international clients may be expected to be able to perform, either in the UK or abroad. To help you gain this ability you will develop all the skills necessary to function in another language at this level, including intercultural competence. You will also increase your knowledge and understanding of the essential structures of the language you are studying. The language tasks will be practical and related to the context of work. You will be encouraged to work with other candidates in pairs or small groups and role-play may form an important part of the Unit. There will also be a requirement for private study.

Next Step Course Options

The unit has also been devised to allow for the progression and development of language skills at higher levels, generally as part of an HNC or HND award.

How will I be assessed?

In order to complete this unit successfully, you will be required to complete a range of tasks in which you will demonstrate that you can use some of the basic structures of the language. You must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in four assessments which test the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. These will be conducted under controlled and supervised conditions, on separate occasions during classes/tuition and will vary in length. In some assessments the use of dictionaries will be allowed and you may be able to refer to notes which give standard written formats in the target language for example letter formats. Assessments will occur over a period of time but generally towards the end of the unit. All pieces of written work will be kept in a folio by your tutor and you may keep copies of them.

Why should I choose this course?

To develop your language skills for business purposes and enhance your knowledge of the cultural differences

Where can this course lead?

It is primarily intended for candidates who expect to take up a post where some knowledge of the language would be beneficial or essential, or for those who want to enhance their career prospects or facilitate their mobility in employment.

What are the entry requirements?

Spanish at SQA level 4 or 5 Intermediate Conversational Spanish.

What are the interview arrangements?

No formal interview

Other information:

This unit embeds the National Language Standards (revised 2005) for SVQ level 3 as published by CILT, the National Centre for Languages, 20 Bedfordbury, London. WC2N 4LB.

The unit is also benchmarked against a Higher pass at grade C. 

You may be eligible for funding through the SDS Individual Training Accounts (ITA) Get up to £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA). Use the money to build the skills you need for a job. Or get some training to take your career to the next level. It's not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. 

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