Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Liverpool. Classes run at Womens Technology And Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 17 weeks, giving you time to build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at a manageable pace. It covers English in everyday situations, including work and daily life, so what you learn is practical and useful. An entry level functional skills english course like this is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills, which is the GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an assessment and guidance interview before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Functional skills will provide learners with the problem-solving skills they require in the broader context of work and everyday life
Entry requirements
Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful assessment and guidance interview.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll speak and listen in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll follow and give basic instructions in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll use English to solve practical problems you might face at work or in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Womens Technology And Education Centre, with group activities, discussion, and written tasks. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life situations. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 3; instead, you'll be assessed on reading, writing, speaking, and listening through set tasks completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Womens Technology And Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist: clear written and spoken English is essential
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with clients
Retail assistant: handling customer queries and written tasks
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas
School support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children
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 GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some colleges if you want a traditional qualification after completing Functional Skills.
