Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in West Bromwich

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks. You'll develop reading, writing, and speaking skills, and practise applying them in everyday situations. This course is open to 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 simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
  • You'll communicate clearly in straightforward spoken exchanges.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written information.
  • You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts such as forms and notices.
  • You'll build accuracy in grammar and sentence structure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training West Bromwich. Learning covers both the underpinning skills and how to apply them in different contexts. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Your tutor will guide you through each area before you complete the assessments.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records.
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients and completing basic paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and safety notices.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions in a catering setting.
  • Receptionist: handling written messages and face-to-face communication.

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 toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Maths (Entry Level 2 or 3): develop your maths alongside your English.

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