Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. It runs over 55 hours of full-time daytime study. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths alternative for those building toward a GCSE maths equivalent level of English.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills across everyday texts and materials.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in structured activities.
You'll complete an assessment in each of the three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English skills.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre during the day. Learning covers three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. There is a separate assessment for each area. The course runs for 55 hours in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre 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 job.
Warehouse operative: workplace communication and documentation skills.
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes accurately.
Hospitality team member: speaking and listening in a busy environment.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building further reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths equivalent standard in English.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent in English, accepted by many employers and colleges.
