Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 2. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session to confirm the course is the right fit and to plan your learning. For many people, it's a stepping stone toward a GCSE English alternative at Level 1 or Level 2.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate clearly in familiar spoken situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points from everyday documents such as forms, notices, and signs.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, with a tutor guiding sessions on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering each skill area. You'll be assessed on written tasks and a spoken communication component. Your tutor will support you throughout and help you prepare for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: reading and writing needed for stock and customer tasks
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms
Cleaner or catering assistant: workplace communication and written records
School support worker: reading and writing support roles often require this level
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further vocational training and apprenticeships that require a GCSE English equivalent.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL classes at the same centre may also be an option worth discussing at your guidance session.
