Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, with daytime sessions to fit around your other commitments. The course runs for 35 weeks part-time, covering reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. There are no formal entry requirements. All applicants attend an interview and assessment session, up to 90 minutes, so Derby College can confirm the right level and plan your learning from there. A solid step toward a functional skills english qualification that employers and further education providers recognise. Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) with certificate.
Who this course is for
Our flexible adult classes are designed around your needs. Courses start in September and January and we have evening and school hours classes delivered at our campuses and in community venues across Derby and Derbyshire. If you want to improve your English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment, then come and join us.This course enables you to:Learn at your own pace in a friendly and relaxed environmentGain the confidence to learn and work effectively and independentlyImprove your reading and writing skillsBuild your future employability skillsThis course is also available at our Ilkeston and Joseph Wright sites.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course and we have a variety of levels on offer to suit everyone.All applicants will be invited to an interview and assessment session. Please allow up to 90 minutes for your assessment: it will give us an indication of your current level and learning needs. Once complete, we will discuss the most appropriate level of course for you.
What you will learn
You'll improve your reading skills across a range of texts and topics.
You'll develop your writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
You'll practise communicating clearly, both in writing and in conversation.
You'll build skills for working independently and following written instructions.
You'll learn to produce written documents by hand and on a computer.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Derby College, with daytime sessions across the week. Learning is at a manageable pace in a small adult group. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real reading, writing, and communication situations. You'll be assessed on written work and speaking and listening activities. The initial assessment session helps place you at the right level before the course begins.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires solid English skills
Receptionist: handling written queries and correspondence day to day
Retail assistant: reading instructions, labels, and written communications
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
School support worker: supporting children's learning needs basic English competence
What you could study next
Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to:
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you toward the standard many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
