Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Wandsworth – LIBS Training

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Before you start, you'll complete an initial English assessment and a diagnostic assessment. You must have achieved an Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification, or score at working towards Entry Level 2 in your assessment. Over around 55 hours, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday life, work, and further study.

Who this course is for

This course will enable you to develop your ability to understand and use effective skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in both your personal and professional life.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an entry 1 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards Entry level 2 in your initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as notes, messages, and simple forms.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for everyday conversations and situations.
  • You'll use English more confidently in personal and working life.
  • You'll practise communicating information clearly to others.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom setting at LIBS Training, attending part-time during the day. The course covers three areas: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering all three areas. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply English skills in realistic everyday contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients and colleagues
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety signs
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas
  • Childcare worker: communicating with parents and recording observations

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent standard and opens more job and training options.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. Each level builds directly on the one before.

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