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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Brent – Brent Start Adult Education Service

Cost£638.40
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Hillside Adult and Community Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 24 weeks and covers spoken, written, reading, and listening skills in everyday English. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. This is an entry level functional skills english qualification recognised by employers and further education providers.

Who this course is for

Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write short, clear sentences for practical purposes.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brent Start Adult Education Service, with a mix of reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real-life situations, covering all four skills. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and support you to complete the Pearson Edexcel assessment when you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: written and spoken English supports daily care tasks.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and health and safety signs.
  • School or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children.
  • Warehouse operative: reading pick lists and safety notices.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and food hygiene instructions.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3, and eventually Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. Each step builds directly on the last, and Brent Start Adult Education Service offers courses across these levels.

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