Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This blended approach lets you fit learning around your life while still getting face-to-face support. The course runs full-time over one year. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. It's open to adults and young people aged 14 or over who have not yet achieved this qualification.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 2 or above and is aged 14 plus.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar conversations.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at your own pace and attend daytime classes at Landmarks The Archer. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds examination covering reading and writing, plus a speaking, listening, and communication component. Both components must be passed to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent
Retail assistant: written communication and reading skills used daily
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and forms
Classroom or nursery support worker: reading and communication essential
What you could study next
Once you've completed Entry Level 2, you could move on to:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 1: builds toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE English grade 4 (C), widely asked for by employers and further education providers.
