Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration54 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 54 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. This is a recognised step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English Qualification, which is the GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help plan your learning.
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 follow and take part in straightforward conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information on familiar subjects.
You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus. Sessions cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is by written tasks and a speaking and listening assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete these when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no exam timetable to follow in advance.
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
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes is part of the role.
Retail assistant: handling written instructions and talking with customers.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety information.
School support worker: supporting staff with everyday written tasks.
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking confidently with visitors.
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 accepted by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
