Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Qdos Training

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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 other commitments. No prior qualifications are required to enrol. The course covers everyday reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. It typically takes around 2 months to complete. This is a stepping stone toward Entry Level 3 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

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 information clearly in everyday written English.
  • You'll follow written instructions and extract key information.
  • You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts such as forms and notices.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete a formal assessment to earn your qualification. Assessment is set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on reading and writing tasks that reflect everyday English use at Entry Level 2. Qdos Training will confirm the assessment format and any technical requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training 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 labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and completing simple records
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: the qualification recognised as a GCSE English equivalent, useful for jobs, apprenticeships, and further study.

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