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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Willenhall

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

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office). You'll study full-time during the day, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. The course runs for 13 weeks. It builds your ability to use English in everyday situations, from understanding written information to communicating clearly. This entry level functional skills english course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point.

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 straightforward spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information to others.
  • You'll apply English skills to everyday situations and contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office). Teaching covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to apply English in real contexts. You'll be assessed on each skill area: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 13 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Willenhall (head Office) will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles customer queries and written tasks daily.
  • Warehouse operative: reads instructions, labels, and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: communicates with clients and completes basic records.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follows written schedules and instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: reads rotas, labels, and food hygiene notices.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2), then Entry Level 3, and then Level 1. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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