Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Cannock

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 Cannock. Classes run at Nova Training Cannock. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with a focus on using English in everyday situations. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes 13 weeks.

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, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen to and follow simple spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information in familiar situations.
  • You'll use English in practical, everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Cannock. Teaching covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English. Assessment includes a written test and a speaking and listening assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic written English
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Care assistant: recording simple information, communicating with clients
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and rotas
  • Kitchen assistant: reading orders and basic food hygiene records

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: a significant step up, recognised by many employers as a foundation English qualification.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.

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