Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 2, and runs over 100 hours of flexible daytime study. This entry level functional skills english course is a step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the recognised gcse english alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
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 clearly in everyday spoken conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions in a work or daily-life context.
You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.
You'll complete simple forms and written tasks accurately.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at CTS Training, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through set tasks covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are assessed by your tutor and submitted to City and Guilds for marking. You must pass all three components to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: understanding written guidance and communicating with clients.
Retail assistant: handling written tasks and talking with customers.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and basic record-keeping.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry 2 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves toward the gcse english equivalent standard.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the Level 2 functional skills english qualification is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and further education providers.
