Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. You must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. It runs for 55 hours of daytime study. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English learning.
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 for everyday texts and tasks.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in practical situations.
You'll be assessed in reading, writing, and speaking and listening separately.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre during the day. There are three separate assessments: one each for reading, writing, and speaking and listening. The course runs for 55 hours in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking to customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Care assistant: reading care plans and recording notes clearly.
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking confidently with visitors.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and team communication.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building further reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the standard employers often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4.
