Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Valley College, full-time during the day. You'll spend around a year building your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification that supports you in work, further study, and everyday life. It sits below GCSE level, so if you're working toward a GCSE english alternative, you can progress from here. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to shape your learning plan.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for simple everyday purposes, such as messages and short documents.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward spoken exchanges.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
You'll identify the main points in short texts and conversations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Valley College during the day. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real reading, writing, speaking, and listening situations. You'll be assessed on each skill area separately. Speaking and listening is assessed by your tutor. Reading and writing are assessed through set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Valley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: reading and writing are needed in care settings.
Retail assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records.
School support worker: reading and writing support everyday tasks.
Catering assistant: understanding written instructions and menus.
Receptionist: reading messages and writing basic responses.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building more complex reading and writing skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to GCSE level and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses run alongside or after Functional Skills.
