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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Redditch – Workpays Redditch

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. This entry level functional skills english course is for adults who don't yet hold a recognised English qualification. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that help in work and everyday life. The course runs during the day and takes around 55 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.

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 clearly using basic words and sentences.
  • You'll listen and respond in simple conversations.
  • You'll speak to share information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify key information from everyday materials such as signs, forms, and notices.
  • You'll improve communication skills useful across work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; you demonstrate your skills through assessed tasks at the appropriate Entry Level 1 standard.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner: roles where basic written and spoken English is needed
  • Kitchen assistant: follow instructions and communicate with colleagues
  • Care assistant: read simple care notes and talk with clients
  • Warehouse operative: read labels, signs, and basic instructions
  • Retail assistant: serve customers and handle simple written tasks
  • Laundry or facilities operative: follow written procedures safely

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course 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 alternative that many employers ask for. Each step builds on the last, and your centre can advise on the right next qualification for you.

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