Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. The course runs for 72 hours part-time, covering reading, writing, and communication at the most accessible level. It suits anyone building confidence with everyday English, from filling in forms to understanding written information. When employers or further courses ask for a functional skills english qualification, this is where you start. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 1) with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, familiar texts in everyday contexts.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate information clearly in straightforward situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions in written and spoken form.
You'll identify key information from signs, forms, and notices.
You'll use basic grammar to construct short pieces of writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Francis St Calderdale College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, such as reading short texts and completing writing tasks. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
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
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing basic notes
Retail assistant: understanding written instructions and forms
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and basic instructions
Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and hygiene notices
Childcare helper: reading simple guidance and completing basic records
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 2): the natural next step, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): takes your reading and writing further, preparing you for Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step up, recognised by many employers and training providers as a foundation qualification.
ESOL classes: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses run alongside Functional Skills and may suit your needs better.
