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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bolton

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bolton. Classes run at Birtenshaw College. This is a daytime, full-time course for learners working at Entry Level 3. Over 24 months, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. An entry level functional skills english course like this one develops the everyday English you need for work, further study, and daily life. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your qualification.

Who this course is for

Learners working at Entry 3

Entry requirements

Learners should be working at Entry 3

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, signs, and forms.
  • You'll write clearly for a range of everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ideas.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions in writing and speech.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Birtenshaw College, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is practical and based on everyday English tasks. Assessment is through a formal written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll be assessed on reading and writing. Speaking and listening may be assessed separately by your teacher during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Birtenshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care settings day to day
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, signs, and basic forms
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written orders and food labels
  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling simple written messages

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1. After that, Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. If you want to go further, a GCSE English qualification or an Access to Higher Education Diploma may be your next step, depending on your goals.

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