Entry Level Functional Skills English in Mansfield – Portland College
Cost£500.00
Duration3 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Portland College. You'll start with a diagnostic assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening in everyday situations. It typically takes 3 months full-time.
Who this course is for
Entry 2 Functional Skills in English. This specification, Functional English Entry 2, gives students practical skills for the modern world and helps them get the most from life, learning and work.
This specification aims to ensure students have good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. It assesses whether students can use these skills in everyday situations.
Entry requirements
BSKB Diagnostic
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, such as signs, forms, and short messages.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen to and follow short spoken instructions.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll use reading and writing skills in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Portland College, with daytime sessions over 3 months. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks based on everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test whether you can apply these skills in real contexts, in line with the City and Guilds Entry 2 specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Portland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, following instructions
Warehouse operative: understanding written instructions and forms
Care assistant: communicating clearly with colleagues and clients
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, completing basic records
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and safety notices
Delivery driver's mate: reading addresses and completing paperwork
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on your Entry 2 skills.
Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1: moves toward the GCSE English equivalent level and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills qualification in Maths at Entry Level 2: develop your number skills alongside your English.
