Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll work toward a Pearson Edexcel qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a solid foundation in English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including notices, forms, and short articles.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll use correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll speak clearly to give and ask for information.
You'll identify the main points in a text and explain what you've read.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bridgwater College, with a tutor guiding you through reading, writing, and speaking tasks. Assessment is through a formal Pearson Edexcel test covering reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will prepare you for each component during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent
Retail assistant: written communication and reading are part of daily work
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing forms required
Receptionist: clear written and spoken English needed for the role
Classroom teaching assistant: schools expect a GCSE english equivalent as a minimum
Customer service advisor: reading, writing, and speaking skills used every day
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges treat as a GCSE english alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for Level 2 as a minimum.
GCSE English: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE route after completing Functional Skills.
