Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Long Eaton – Long Eaton Adult Education Centre
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Long Eaton. Classes run at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre during the day, part-time, making it easier to fit around family or other commitments. This functional skills english course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. It runs for around 60 hours in total. A functional skills english qualification at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and, ultimately, the gcse english equivalent at Level 2. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3).
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll write clearly for common purposes such as forms, messages, and short letters.
You'll spell and punctuate accurately at Entry Level 3 standard.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and take part in simple discussions.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities with a tutor. Assessment is by a combination of tasks and a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm 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. Long Eaton Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily.
Warehouse operative: written instructions and record-keeping require this level.
School support worker: entry-level english is a common minimum requirement.
Receptionist or admin assistant: written and spoken english used throughout the role.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building toward the gcse english alternative.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a gcse english equivalent, often required for further training and many job applications.
ESOL classes: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses run alongside Functional Skills and can support your progress.
