Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, and speaking skills at Entry Level 3. It runs over approximately ten months. When employers ask for GCSE English or a gcse english equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll spell common words and use basic punctuation correctly.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. It includes a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking, listening, and communication assessment. You'll complete these at the end of the course. Your tutor will prepare you for each component during your classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written records and communication are core to the role.
Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Receptionist or admin assistant: emails, forms, and spoken communication daily.
Classroom or school support assistant: reading and writing support for pupils.
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication required.
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 qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4 (C). Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification route.
