Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Skills Course in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This entry level english reading skills course runs for 60 hours and focuses on building your reading ability through a City and Guilds qualification. You'll be assessed on your reading skills, and the centre will carry out an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. To join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in English.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short documents.
You'll identify the main points and ideas in written material.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of texts.
You'll practise reading in a supported classroom setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. There is a formal assessment covering your reading skills. The centre will use an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is 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
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence, emails, and instructions
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and notices
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Receptionist: reading messages, emails, and visitor information
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in English Skills - Reading: the next step up in reading, moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening together.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader english reading skills qualification that opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges.
