Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. At 60 hours, it's a manageable commitment spread across your schedule. A functional skills english qualification at this level builds the foundation for Level 1 and Level 2 study, which is the recognised GCSE english equivalent.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
You'll write clearly using basic sentences, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll communicate information in straightforward written form.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in a short text or conversation.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is by a formal written test and a speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked to City and Guilds standards. Your results confirm you've met the Entry Level 3 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derbyshire Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Care assistant: reading and writing needed for daily records
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and colleagues
School support worker: reading and writing support for pupils
Receptionist: handling written messages and spoken enquiries
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 alternative, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE English grade 4 or above.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop the same skills with additional language support.
