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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration20 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 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub, part-time during the day.

Classes run over 20 weeks. You'll cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.

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

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your English skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using English in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

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 correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
  • You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. Assessment includes a written task and a speaking and listening task, marked against the Entry Level 3 standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers day to day.
  • Care assistant, supports people in homes or residential settings.
  • Retail assistant, works on the shop floor serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and completes paperwork.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages basic written communication.
  • School support worker, assists in classrooms and communicates with staff and parents.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up and a foundation for Level 2.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers ask for.
  • ESOL classes, if you are developing English as an additional language alongside your qualification.
  • Vocational courses in care, business, or retail, many of which require a Functional Skills English Certificate at Level 1 or above.
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