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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Corby – Workpays Corby

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and communication skills used in everyday life and work. It runs over 55 hours with flexible daytime attendance.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as messages, forms, and notes.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
  • You'll communicate in writing using basic sentence structure and punctuation.
  • You'll build vocabulary for use in work and daily life.
  • You'll develop skills to follow written instructions accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Corby, with flexible daytime sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading and writing skills at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will guide you through the material and support you in preparing for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: written communication is needed in care settings.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, forms, and workplace notices.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written food hygiene and safety guidance.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3. After that, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, which many employers ask for. You could also look at ESOL qualifications if English is not your first language.

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