Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus – Evening
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham. Evening classes run at Rush Green Campus, so you can fit study around your week. This is a short course, typically 15 hours in total. It covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. Functional Skills English at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE English equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, forms, and notes.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each component is assessed separately. You'll complete written tasks and a speaking and listening activity. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment during your classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written records and communication are part of the role.
Retail sales assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and talking with customers.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety information.
Receptionist: writing messages, reading correspondence, and speaking clearly.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and completing simple written logs.
School or nursery support worker: reading and writing are part of daily tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges if you want the traditional qualification instead.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL qualifications run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
