Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS 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. At 55 hours, it's a focused daytime commitment. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English skills.
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 and accurately for different purposes.
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 gain practical support with cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting during the day. There are three separate assessments covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll work through each area and be assessed when you're ready. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking with customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Care assistant: reading care plans and recording information clearly.
Hospitality worker: taking orders, reading menus, communicating with guests.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and reporting issues.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on your Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent standard that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE alternative, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE English grade 4 or above.
