Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Dudley

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Dudley. Classes run at Nova Training Netherton. This course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll develop core English skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Who this course is for

The Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18

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 and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information.
  • You'll apply English skills to everyday situations such as forms, notes, and messages.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Netherton. Assessment includes a written task and a speaking and listening task. These are set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on your ability to use English in practical, real-life contexts, not just on knowledge of rules.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Netherton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients and completing basic paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, following written instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written health and safety guidance

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so your entry level functional skills english qualification is the foundation for everything that follows.

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