Free Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable 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. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. The course runs over 55 hours of full-time daytime study. 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
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 a range of purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in structured activities.
You'll complete an assessment in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get practical support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. There are three separate assessments: one each for reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Teaching is delivered during daytime hours on a full-time timetable. The centre will use an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, communicating with customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with colleagues.
Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and rotas.
Cleaning operative: reading product instructions and completing basic records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry Level 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday workplace English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE equivalent.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1: if you want to work on your maths alongside your English.
