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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Richmond upon Thames – Parkshot

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel 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, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College lists a fee of £318. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. You'll need to be 19 or over on 31st August before the course starts, and you'll need Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English to join. An initial assessment confirms you're at the right level. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, using practical, everyday examples. It's a recognised GCSE English alternative for work and further study.

Who this course is for

Do you want to gain a Functional Skills Entry 3 English qualification? This course will help you improve your English skills in practical ways, using real-life examples. You'll gain essential knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and speaking, enabling you to operate confidently in life and work. A Functional Skills qualification will provide you with essential knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work. You will need to complete and pass an initial assessment before starting this course.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. You need to complete an English initial assessment to check your level. The entry requirement for this course is Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, such as letters, forms, and notices.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes, including messages, notes, and short documents.
  • You'll develop speaking and listening skills for real-life situations.
  • You'll use punctuation, spelling, and grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
  • You'll build confidence handling written information in work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Parkshot, with a focus on practical, real-life examples. Assessment is through a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking and listening assessment, all set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will guide you through each skill area across the 12 weeks. The initial assessment at the start helps plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot 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 daily notes
  • Retail assistant - handling written instructions and customer queries
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety notices and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist - writing messages and communicating with visitors
  • School support worker - reading and writing used throughout the role

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 - recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent, often required for further training and many job applications.
  • ESOL qualifications - if English is not your first language and you want to develop language skills alongside functional skills.
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