Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It suits anyone who wants to study at a manageable pace while balancing other commitments. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session first to make sure this is the right level for you. Functional Skills English is a recognised GCSE English alternative that employers and colleges accept.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll spell and punctuate accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond in everyday conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
You'll build vocabulary for use in work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, with a tutor guiding you through reading, writing, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is through set tasks and a formal test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for English at this level
Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles need clear written and spoken English
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and forms
Classroom support assistant: working alongside teachers in schools
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas
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 recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of English ability.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL qualifications run alongside Functional Skills and may suit your needs better. Ask at your guidance session.
