Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough 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. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. At 55 hours, it fits alongside full-time daytime study. This entry level functional skills maths course builds the English foundation many employers expect.
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 and work-related texts.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for real conversations.
You'll complete an assessment in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre during the day. There are three separate assessments: one for reading, one for writing, and one for speaking and listening. Each assessment is completed as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: understanding written guidance and talking with clients.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks.
Catering assistant: following written instructions in a kitchen setting.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative level that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE English.
