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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Redcar

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 Redcar. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 20 weeks. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you can use at work and in everyday life. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the college can place you at the right level.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds 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 a range of everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
  • You'll build the English skills needed for further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Redcar & Cleveland College. Lessons cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will guide you through activities and practice tasks. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment set by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates with customers in writing and in person.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions, labels, and written information daily.
  • Care assistant, completes written records and communicates with colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and follows written instructions.
  • Receptionist, handles written messages and spoken enquiries.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up if you want to keep building your English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, a GCSE English equivalent recognised by employers and colleges.
  • ESOL classes, if you are developing English as an additional language alongside your qualification.
  • Vocational courses at Level 1 or Level 2, many of which require a Functional Skills English Certificate as part of their entry criteria.
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