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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Keir Training & Recruitment

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and to help plan your learning from there. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating in English. It typically takes around 3 months to complete. A recognised entry level functional skills english qualification from Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills qualifications in English at Entry Level are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications.

Entry requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification. For this course you will need to complete an Initial Assessment to ensure that you are placed on the appropriate level.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as filling in forms or sending messages.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen to and follow spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and respond to others.
  • You'll identify the main points in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. Keir Training & Recruitment will confirm the format of your assessments before you begin. Your initial assessment helps place you at the right level and shapes how your learning is structured.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Keir Training & Recruitment will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with clients
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and reporting
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic written instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and training programmes ask for. It also meets the English requirement for a wide range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships.

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