Free Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. 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 read and understand short texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll take part in spoken conversations and listen carefully to others.
You'll be assessed separately in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll develop practical budgeting skills to help with cost-of-living.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre during the day. There are three separate assessments: one for reading, one for writing, and one for speaking and listening. Each assessment is tied directly to the skills covered in that part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with colleagues.
Catering assistant: understanding written orders and kitchen notices.
Cleaning operative: following written health and safety guidance.
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 toward Level 1 and prepares you for everyday workplace communication.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation before moving toward the GCSE equivalent at Level 2.
