Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Birmingham

Cost£13.35
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Birmingham. Classes run at Selly Oak Trust School. This course is open to learners aged 14 and above. You'll develop core English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening over two years of full-time daytime study. An initial assessment confirms the right starting level and helps shape your learning plan.

Who this course is for

14-19 aged learners

Entry requirements

Learners need to be 14 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts.
  • You'll write simple words and sentences for everyday purposes.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and ideas.
  • You'll recognise and use common words in context.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Selly Oak Trust School. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is through tasks set and marked by the centre, covering each skill area. You'll complete written tasks and take part in spoken activities as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selly Oak Trust School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reads labels, signs, and simple instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: follows written recipes and basic instructions
  • Warehouse operative: reads safety signs and simple task sheets
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follows written rotas and instructions
  • Care assistant: reads basic notes and communicates with colleagues

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, followed by Level 2. A Level 2 functional skills english qualification is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and further education courses ask for.

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