Free Entry Level 3 English Skills Course in Malton – Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 English Skills course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, and communication skills without sitting a traditional exam. The course runs for 55 hours in total. To be eligible, you must be aged 19 or over and must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher English qualification. You'll have an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 notices.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as messages, notes, and short documents.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar conversations.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than a formal exam, so you'll be assessed on work you produce during the course. This may include written tasks, reading activities, and evidence of speaking and listening. Your tutor will guide you through each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service 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
  • Receptionist: handling calls, emails, and visitors day to day
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing stock records, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing paperwork
  • School support assistant: communicating with staff, parents, and children

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 English Skills qualification, you could move on to:

  • City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Level 1) - the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 - a similar level that many employers and colleges recognise.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2 - the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.

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