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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Cannock

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Cannock. Classes run at Nova Training Cannock. You'll study full-time during the day, with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with a focus on applying English in everyday situations. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the skills that underpin further study and work. This is an entry level functional skills english course for learners aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

The Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for simple everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll follow and take part in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll apply English skills to real contexts, such as forms, messages, and instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Cannock. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to apply English in practical contexts, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll be assessed by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and communicating with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Care assistant: recording notes and communicating with colleagues and clients.
  • Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and workplace notices.

What you could study next

After completing Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last and opens up more options for work and further study.

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