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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
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 Functional Skills English in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level and to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills for everyday life and work. It runs over 12 weeks part-time, with a mix of classroom and home study. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification and sits one step below the GCSE English alternative offered at Level 1 and Level 2.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners who want to improve their everyday English abilities inpreparation for life and work.

Entry requirements

Entry Level 3 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, such as letters, forms, and notices.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes, including notes, messages, and short documents.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas to others.
  • You'll build the English skills needed for work, further study, and daily life.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, running Monday to Friday during daytime hours at the centre. Your tutor will support you throughout. Learning combines centre study with home study. When you and your tutor agree you're ready, you'll sit a Functional Skills exam. The initial assessment and diagnostic assessment at the start shape your individual programme of learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth 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 daily
  • Retail assistant: handling written instructions and communicating with customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and greeting visitors
  • Classroom or nursery support assistant: reading and writing as part of the role

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1. After that, Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. If you're also working on maths, Functional Skills Maths courses are available at the same centre across multiple levels.

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