Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It typically takes 15 days to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. Completing this functional skills english course moves you toward Level 1, the next step on the way to a GCSE English alternative that employers recognise.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress to the next level of English Functional Skills
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including notes, messages, and simple forms.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Sunderland, with a mix of group activities and individual tasks. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. These are set and marked in line with the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3) specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland 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: serving customers and handling written tasks
Catering assistant: following written instructions and team communication
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading safety signs and completing logs
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the direct next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE English pass. Required for many further training courses, apprenticeships, and job roles.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
