Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Watford. Classes run at TCHC Watford GAPS Centre. You must 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. At around 55 hours, it fits alongside full-time daytime study. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
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 to understand everyday texts and documents.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for everyday situations.
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 studies.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Watford GAPS Centre during daytime hours. The course is assessed through three separate assessments covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each assessment is tied directly to the skills covered in that part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Watford 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
Care assistant: following written instructions, communicating clearly
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and written instructions
Receptionist: writing messages, speaking with visitors
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes and rotas, team communication
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative level of English.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges as proof of English ability.
