Free Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich 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 full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours to complete.
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 tasks and texts.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in real conversations.
You'll complete an assessment in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. There are three separate assessments: one each for reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll also have access to careers guidance, mentoring, coaching, and work experience opportunities including job shadowing and volunteering.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking to customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Care assistant: reading care plans and speaking clearly with clients.
Catering assistant: understanding written orders and communicating in a kitchen.
Cleaning operative: following written health and safety instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: the next step up from Entry Level 1, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: builds further toward Level 1 and prepares you for more demanding written communication.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation before progressing to Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE equivalent.
