Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Wombwell Community Education Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2, working toward a recognised functional skills english qualification. The course runs over 36 weeks part-time. Before you start, you'll have a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you.
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 straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, forms, and short notes.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen to and follow spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and respond to questions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Activities include reading exercises, writing tasks, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete these assessments during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wombwell Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written records and communication are core to the role.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and speaking skills used daily.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and handling queries.
Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers requires confident literacy.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE english alternative that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as a gcse english equivalent by employers and colleges.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL classes at the same centre may also be available alongside or instead.
