Free Entry Level 2 English Writing Skills Course in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This free english writing skills course runs over 60 hours and focuses on building your written English at Entry Level 2. You'll cover the core writing skills that employers and further training providers look for. To join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start.
You'll use correct spelling for common and everyday words.
You'll apply basic punctuation, including full stops and capital letters.
You'll construct simple sentences that make sense.
You'll check and correct your own writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Each element of the course is assessed separately. Your writing skills are assessed through a written task. The centre will also give you support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English study.
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, writing emails and notes clearly
Retail assistant, handling written stock and order records
Warehouse operative, reading and completing written instructions
Care assistant, recording basic written notes on clients
Receptionist, writing messages and simple correspondence
Apprentice in any trade, completing written coursework
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in English Skills (Writing): the next step up, covering more complex writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE-equivalent level that many employers and colleges ask for.
