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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Coalville

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College, part-time during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact Stephenson College for details. The course runs over one year and covers three units: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. You'll practise discussions and presentations, read and write a range of texts, and work on punctuation, grammar, and spelling. No prior qualifications are needed, though a Level 1 English qualification is an advantage. Entry is by individual interview and assessment.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

The course is tailored to individual needs and sessions run in a supportive environment with experienced teachers. The course is suitable for people who want to increase their confidence, progress at work, get a job or help their children. The course is split into 3 units: Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You will develop and become confident in discussions and presentations; reading and writing a wide variety of texts; and using accurate punctuation, grammar and spelling. The Reading and Writing unit will be assessed through an external exam. The Speaking and Listening element will be carried out in college.

Entry requirements

No qualifications are necessary, but a Level 1 English qualification would be an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assesssment. This course is for adults. Applicants must be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll read a wide variety of texts and understand their meaning.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use accurate punctuation, grammar, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll take part in discussions and present ideas clearly.
  • You'll develop your listening skills in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Stephenson College. The Reading and Writing unit is assessed through an external exam. The Speaking and Listening unit is assessed in college. Entry is by individual interview and assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

Stephenson College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Retail assistant, uses written and spoken English in a busy shop environment.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and communicates with colleagues and clients.

This is an Entry Level qualification. Most roles that rely heavily on English skills require further study first.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers.
  • GCSE English, for those who want the traditional qualification after building their skills.
  • Vocational courses in areas such as childcare, health and social care, or business, many of which require a Functional Skills English qualification at Level 1 or Level 2.
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