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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Mansfield for Young People with an EHCP – Landmarks The Archer

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.

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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, full-time during the day. The course blends online study with time at the centre, so you can learn in a way that fits around your life. This free functional skills english course typically takes one year to complete. You'll build your reading, writing, and speaking skills to a solid foundation. Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 3 or above and is aged 14 plus.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple forms.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in short texts and conversations.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll study online at times that suit you and attend daytime classes at Landmarks The Archer in Mansfield. Assessment is through tasks that test reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. City and Guilds sets the assessments. You'll be assessed when you and your tutor agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer 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 are part of daily duties
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
  • Receptionist: writing messages and speaking to visitors
  • School support assistant: reading and writing support for pupils

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you can move on to a Functional Skills English Level 1 Qualification, then a Functional Skills English Level 2 Qualification. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass and is accepted by many employers and further education courses. From there, you could progress to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you.

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