Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Buxton
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Buxton. Classes run at Fairfield Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day, making it easier to fit around other commitments. Over 60 hours, you'll build your reading, writing, and communication skills in a supportive classroom setting. This entry level functional skills english course is a step toward Level 1 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE english equivalent.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
You'll communicate clearly in familiar, everyday situations.
You'll follow and give straightforward instructions in writing.
You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
You'll complete forms and write short messages for everyday purposes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Fairfield Adult Education Centre, with a mix of reading and writing tasks, group activities, and tutor-led exercises. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading and writing skills at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will carry out an initial assessment at the start to confirm this is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fairfield Adult Education Centre 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, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms
Cleaner or catering assistant: workplace paperwork and safety notices
School support worker: reading and writing support for entry-level roles
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 alternative, accepted by employers and colleges. This is the level most job adverts mean when they ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent'.
GCSE English: available at some adult education centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
