Free Entry Level 1 English Writing Skills Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 60 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on the building blocks of written English, including forming letters, writing words, and putting simple sentences together. This City and Guilds entry level english writing skills qualification is a starting point if written English is something you want to develop from scratch.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll form letters and words correctly on the page.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation.
You'll spell common everyday words.
You'll understand how sentences are structured.
You'll communicate simple information in writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect what you've practised in class. You'll complete short writing exercises to show what you can do. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication used daily in this role.
Warehouse operative: reading and writing labels, forms, and records.
Care assistant: writing notes and basic records for clients.
Retail assistant: writing messages, labels, and simple reports.
Cleaner or caretaker: completing written checklists and logs.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in English Skills (Writing): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Award in English Skills (Writing): moves you closer to Functional Skills Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to further study and many job roles.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by most employers and colleges.
