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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Redcar

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Redcar. Classes run at Redcar and Cleveland College, part-time during the day, over 20 weeks.

The course suits anyone who wants to build their reading, writing, and communication skills at their own pace. You'll cover everyday English skills: understanding texts, writing clearly, and speaking with confidence in familiar situations. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so the course is matched to the right level for you.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your English skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using English in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify the main points in simple written materials.
  • You'll complete basic forms and written tasks from daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Redcar and Cleveland College. Lessons include reading activities, writing tasks, and speaking and listening exercises. Assessment is through a portfolio of work and a short written test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar and Cleveland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people in care homes or in the community.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and handles stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picks and packs orders in a warehouse setting.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintains buildings for employers or councils.
  • Kitchen assistant, helps prepare food in a café, school, or hospital.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2, the natural next step after Entry Level 1.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, builds further toward the GCSE English alternative.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1, a stronger qualification recognised by many employers.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges accept as a GCSE English equivalent.
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