About Vocational ESL for Trades

Are you learning English as a Second Language and interested in working with your hands? CCSF offers Vocational ESL Programs that will help you learn the English you need to be successful in entry-level positions in two main areas — construction trades and janitorial services. 

Explore Potential Careers

Studying Vocational ESL for Health Care Careers can lead to a variety of different jobs.  Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Carpenter
  • Construction laborer
  • Custodian

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Required course:

Course Number Course Title Hours Notes
ESLV 3832 ESL for Construction Workers 85  

Total Hours: 85 

Choose one of the following courses:

Course Number Course Title Hours Notes
ESLV 3801 Intermediate ESL Workplace Communication 175  
ESLV 3819 Social Communication 85  
ESLV 4822 ESL Workplace Communication Strategies 22.5 - 45  

Total Hours: 22.5 - 175 

Overall Total Hours: 107.5 - 260

View Requirements in College Catalog

Required courses:

Course Number Course Title Hours Notes
ESLV 4816 ESL for Janitors 85  
ESLV 4842 ESL for Work - Beginning 85  

Total Hours: 170