Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College, full-time during the day. You'll spend around a year building your reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. This is a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English, which employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative. An initial assessment helps confirm the right starting level for you and shapes 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 everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
You'll complete forms and short written tasks for everyday situations.
You'll listen to and follow spoken instructions and information.
You'll speak clearly to share information in straightforward conversations.
You'll identify the main points in short written and spoken material.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at North Notts College, with a mix of reading tasks, writing exercises, and speaking and listening activities. Assessment is through a City and Guilds externally set and marked test, covering reading and writing, plus a separate speaking and listening assessment completed in the classroom.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
Care assistant: supporting people in care settings day to day
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling basic written communication
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and safety notices
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and food hygiene notices
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the level employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English alternative. Many job applications and further training courses ask for Level 2.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
