Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Epsom. Classes run at NESCOT, with part-time daytime attendance over one year. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. This entry level functional skills english course covers everyday tasks like understanding written information, completing forms, and communicating clearly. It's a step toward Entry Level 3 and, further on, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
Who this course is for
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
You'll complete forms and written tasks accurately.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly to share information and answer questions.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at NESCOT, attending on a part-time daytime or block-release basis. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through set tasks and a formal test. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT 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 notes and writing records accurately.
Retail assistant: handling written instructions and talking with customers.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety information.
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas.
Receptionist: taking messages, completing forms, and speaking with visitors.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification that meets the 'GCSE English or equivalent' requirement many employers ask for.
