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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Malton

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 Malton. Evening classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll work on reading, writing, and communication at Entry Level 1. This is the starting point on the Functional Skills English ladder, which leads toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.

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 simple texts and signs
  • You'll write short sentences using basic punctuation and spelling
  • You'll communicate clearly in everyday situations
  • You'll follow and give simple spoken instructions
  • You'll recognise and use common words in reading and writing tasks

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is by a set task or portfolio of evidence, depending on the City and Guilds specification for this level. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and completing simple logs
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2), then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent that employers and colleges accept. Each level builds directly on the last.

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