Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work. You'll start with an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Over 55 hours of daytime classroom study, you'll explore different types of writing, widen your reading, and improve your general communication skills. Entry Level 3 is the stepping stone between foundation English and the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.
Who this course is for
English courses achieving either units or full qualifications from Entry Level progressing to Level 2 qualifications. Foundation: (Entry 1 and 2) Improve your skills and confidence Intermediate: (Entry 3 Level 1) English - Explore different types of writing, improve and widen your reading and improve general communication skills
Entry requirements
You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the course/qualification.
What you will learn
You'll communicate opinions clearly on a range of topics.
You'll understand the main points of written texts.
You'll identify how texts are organised and structured.
You'll write in compound sentences and paragraphs.
You'll explore different types of writing and their purposes.
You'll improve your reading skills across a variety of materials.
You'll take part in discussions and express ideas in speaking and listening tasks.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Skills for Work, Bradford. The course includes three assessed components: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Assessment is through tasks set at Entry Level 3. Your initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic will be used to confirm your starting level and plan your learning before the course begins.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skills for Work will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
Receptionist: reading, writing, and speaking skills used daily
Care assistant: record-keeping and communication are core tasks
Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
School support worker: supporting literacy in classroom settings
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English alternative. Required for many apprenticeships and further study.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses at Skills for Work may run alongside or after this qualification.
