Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Chester. Classes run at Dorin Park School, full-time during the day as part of the 6th form curriculum. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. This Pearson Edexcel qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 English, which employers accept as a GCSE English alternative. Functional Skills English classes cover practical communication skills you can use in everyday life and work.
Who this course is for
Delivered as part of the 6th form curriculum
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including short messages and simple documents.
You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas to others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dorin Park School. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3) covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed through set tasks. Speaking, listening, and communicating are assessed through a centre-assessed component observed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dorin Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles customer queries and written communications daily.
Care assistant: reads care plans and records notes accurately.
Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and completes paperwork.
Receptionist: writes emails and greets visitors confidently.
Kitchen assistant: reads rotas, labels, and food safety instructions.
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 a GCSE english alternative by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to apprenticeships, further study, and many job applications that ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres for those who want the traditional qualification route.
