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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley. This entry level functional skills english course is for people who don't yet hold a recognised English qualification and want to earn one. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that help in work and everyday life. The course runs over 55 hours of daytime classes. It's a genuine step toward a GCSE English alternative, with each level building on the last.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 1. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and ideas.
  • You'll identify key information in everyday documents such as forms and notices.
  • You'll use English to support communication in work and daily situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will assess your work against the Entry Level 1 standard. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; assessment tasks are practical and based on the skills covered in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or caretaker: roles where basic written English is useful
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and basic instructions
  • Care assistant: communicating with colleagues and service users
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and rotas
  • Retail assistant: reading stock information and simple written tasks
  • Laundry or facilities worker: understanding workplace notices and forms

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 eventually Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers ask for. Each step builds directly on the last, so this entry level functional skills english qualification is the right place to start.

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