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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barnsley – Royston Lifelong Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration36 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 in Barnsley. Classes run at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to build your reading, writing, and communication skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone fitting study around work, caring, or other commitments. An information, advice, and guidance session takes place before you start, so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you. This is a recognised functional skills english qualification and a genuine GCSE English alternative for adults.

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, including letters, forms, and notices.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes such as messages, notes, and short documents.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding your progress through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through a combination of tasks and a formal examination set by City and Guilds. Both written and spoken components are assessed. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royston Lifelong Learning Centre 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: written and spoken English used daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages and handling queries
  • Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with staff and families
  • Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and health and safety notices

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. From there, you could look at vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare, most of which expect English at Level 2.

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