Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. You'll study full-time during the day, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. The course runs for 85 hours in total. A functional skills english course at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and, eventually, the GCSE english equivalent that many employers ask for. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
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 such as letters, forms, and notices.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including messages and short documents.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in a text and explain what they mean.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and plan your learning from there.
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
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing forms
Care assistant: communicating with clients and writing basic records
Retail assistant: handling written queries and till receipts
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and completing logs
School support worker: supporting reading and communication tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building toward the GCSE english alternative that employers recognise.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. Many jobs and further training courses require it.
GCSE English: available at some adult education centres if you want the traditional qualification alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
