# Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate of Competency)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44195/44351/44366

Laney College’s noncredit VESOL Program offers courses that will prepare students for the language skills required in entry-level employment or college certificate programs in the hospitality and retail industries. In this program students will practice communicating in the workplace with co-workers and customers, learn how to conduct a basic job search in the American workplace and use simple technology at work, such as email by developing language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks related to work in restaurants, hotels, retail stores and offices.

**Career Opportunities**

This certificate will assist students in finding entry-level positions in the regional hospitality, retail and other targeted industries.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the ability to apply for and communicate in an entry-level job in the hospitality, retail and other targeted industries.
2.  Students will be able to identify and follow written and oral instructions with technology-related vocabulary to complete tasks and assignments online, offline and with multimedia.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Requirements:** | | 52.5-87.5 |
| ESOL 586 | English for Job Search | 35 |
| **Select one course from one of the following:** | | 17.5-52.5 |
| ESOL 583 | Business English | 52.5 |
| ESOL 590 | English for Special Purposes | 17.5-35 |
| ESOL 587 | ESOL for Customer Service | 52.5 |
| **Competency Requirement:** | |  |
| **Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it.** | |  |
| **Total Hours:** | | 52.5-87.5 |
| **Recommended course** | |  |
| ESOL 534A | English for Technology 1 | 22-32 |