Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ilkeston
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ilkeston. Classes run at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills across 60 hours of classroom learning. This qualification is a recognised step toward Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 English, which is the GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
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 messages, notes, and short documents.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll speak and listen clearly in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering each skill area. You'll complete reading and writing tasks under assessment conditions. Speaking and listening is assessed separately. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for English at this level or above.
Retail assistant: customer-facing roles often require clear written and spoken English.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork is part of the role.
Receptionist or admin assistant: reading, writing, and communication are core to the job.
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills.
Catering or hospitality worker: taking orders and reading menus needs solid everyday English.
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 GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some centres if you want a traditional qualification instead.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL classes may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
