Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills over 85 hours of part-time classroom study. A functional skills english course at this level is the recognised step below GCSE English, and completing it opens the door to Level 1 and Level 2 study.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short articles.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen to and follow spoken information and instructions.
You'll take part in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication tasks. Assessment is by a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education 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 or above.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication are core to the role.
Warehouse operative: workplace forms and safety notices require solid reading skills.
Receptionist or admin assistant: written and spoken English used throughout the day.
Classroom or nursery support worker: reading and communication skills are essential.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, and a recognised gcse english alternative in its own right.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some adult education centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
