Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. You must be aged 16 to 18 to enrol on this course. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, and practise applying them in everyday situations. This is an entry level functional skills english course for those building confidence with written and spoken English before progressing to higher levels.
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 using basic sentences and simple punctuation.
You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate simple needs and ideas.
You'll apply your English skills in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. Teaching covers both the underlying skills and how to use them in different situations. Assessment is through tasks that test reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll complete written tasks and a spoken assessment as part of the City and Guilds qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Clacton on Sea 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 sales assistant: reading and writing used daily on the shop floor.
Care assistant: communication skills matter in every care setting.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic paperwork.
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking to visitors and callers.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE english alternative that employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the level that meets the 'GCSE English or equivalent' requirement many employers ask for.
