Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This is a full-time daytime course, running for 105 hours in total. It builds your reading, writing, and communication skills to a solid foundation level. Many employers and colleges accept a functional skills english qualification alongside, or as a gcse english alternative, when Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised equivalent. The Pearson Edexcel exam board is used for assessment on this course.
Who this course is for
English Entry 3 Functional Skills E&T (AFSEPE3C00 25/26GA) is based in the College English & Maths department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen EDEXCEL as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and take part in straightforward conversations and discussions.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel exam. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you, and your learning plan will be built around your needs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Retail sales assistant: handles written instructions and customer queries
Care assistant: records, forms, and communication with colleagues and clients
Warehouse operative: reads safety signs, labels, and instructions
Administrator: emails, filing, and written correspondence
Classroom support assistant: supports teachers with reading and writing tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as a GCSE english equivalent by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further study routes ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for those who want a traditional GCSE route alongside or after Functional Skills.
