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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. This free functional skills english course for adults is open to those aged 19 and over who don't already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher English qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information.
  • You'll identify key information from everyday documents such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and practice tasks. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1) includes a reading task, a writing task, and a speaking and listening assessment. All assessments are completed as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and instructions required
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and basic paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food labels

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each level builds on the last, so your certificate from this course is a solid foundation.

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