Free Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. It runs for 55 hours of daytime study. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills for everyday texts and tasks.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in real situations.
You'll be assessed in reading, writing, and speaking and listening separately.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. There are three separate assessments: one for reading, one for writing, and one for speaking and listening. Each assessment is tied to the skills covered in that area of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and communicating with customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating clearly with clients.
Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and health and safety guidance.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and completing basic written records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: builds further toward Level 1 and everyday workplace English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges.
