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Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Lambeth London Borough Council lists a fee of £724. Contact Lambeth London Borough Council for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Lambeth. Classes run at High Trees Community Development Trust, part-time during the day. The course costs £724. You'll start with a non-accredited section to build your skills before moving into the assessed part of the qualification. Over 11 weeks, you'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills in English at Entry Level 2. You need to be resident in Lambeth and working at Entry Level 1 English to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone currently working at English Functional Skills Entry 1 and wanting to achieve Entry 2. The first part of the course in non-accredited. This is to make sure that you will be able to progress to the accredited part of the course when you work towards your Entry 2 qualification. By the end of this course you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.

Entry requirements

This course is open to adults who are resident in Lambeth and who are interested in this subject area. Suitable for students who can read, write and communicate in English at Entry level 1 and working towards Entry 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts at Entry Level 2.
  • You'll write clearly for simple everyday purposes.
  • You'll speak and listen in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll communicate information and ideas in English at Entry Level 2.
  • You'll build the skills needed to progress to Entry Level 3 English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, with a mix of reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. The course begins with a non-accredited stage to prepare you for the assessed qualification. Assessment for the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) is based on tasks that test your ability to read, write, speak, listen, and communicate at the required level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. High Trees Community Development Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English skills.
  • Retail assistant: reading and writing used daily on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative: written communication needed for records and safety.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and completing simple forms.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and food safety records.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building further reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you toward the standard many employers and colleges ask for.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers across the UK.
Apply on lambeth.gov.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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