Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to shape your programme. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 2, and typically takes 75 hours of full-time daytime study. It sits below the GCSE english alternative route of Functional Skills Level 2, building the foundation you need to progress.
Who this course is for
16-19
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 straightforward instructions.
You'll identify the main points from everyday documents such as forms, notices, and signs.
You'll use writing for practical everyday purposes, including filling in forms.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at CKW Academy, with a personalised programme planned from your starting point and prior achievements. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll be assessed on each skill area to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, labels, and forms daily.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Receptionist: writing messages and reading correspondence.
Care assistant: recording notes and communicating with colleagues.
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and hygiene notices.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building more complex reading and writing skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves toward the GCSE english alternative route and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4.
