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Free Entry Level 3 English Skills Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 English Skills course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. This is a good fit if you want to improve your English and gain a qualification without sitting a formal exam. The course runs for around 55 hours and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills gain a qualification in English without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 3 level or higher qualification.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including letters, forms, and short articles.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple documents.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. This course is assessed without a formal exam. Assessment is through portfolio-based tasks and practical activities that show what you can do with English in everyday situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires solid English skills
  • Retail assistant: handling queries and completing paperwork day to day
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records accurately
  • Receptionist: communicating clearly with visitors and colleagues
  • Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers requires confident English

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level 3 English Skills course, you could move on to a Functional Skills English Level 1 Certificate, then a Functional Skills English Level 2 Certificate. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges. From there, you could progress to a range of vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 that require English at that standard.

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