Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 19 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. When employers ask for GCSE English or a gcse english alternative, a functional skills english qualification at Level 2 meets that standard. This course builds toward that. You'll complete the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3) with certificate.
Who this course is for
English: FS Entry 3
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, forms, and notices.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including messages and short documents.
You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete a written assessment and a spoken assessment to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre 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 and writing skills needed for daily records.
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices.
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors.
School support worker: reading and writing alongside children and staff.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification that meets the GCSE English standard recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
