Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in West Bromwich

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 West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. 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 takes 13 weeks to complete. This entry level functional skills english course is open to learners aged 16 to 18.

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 texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information.
  • You'll apply English skills to practical, real-world contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training West Bromwich, with a mix of taught sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will work through reading, writing, and communication tasks with you throughout the course to prepare you for both assessments.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles customer queries and basic written tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: reads care plans and communicates with colleagues.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follows written schedules and reports.
  • Kitchen assistant: reads labels, rotas, and food hygiene notices.
  • Delivery driver's mate: reads delivery notes and route information.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Each step builds on the last, so your entry level functional skills english qualification is the starting point for that journey.

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