Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Family Centre, with daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 3, the foundation level of the functional skills english qualification framework. It suits anyone who wants to study during the day while managing other commitments. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including notes, messages, and simple forms.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Dearne Family Centre, with a tutor guiding your sessions. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills English (Entry 3) includes a reading task, a writing task, and a speaking and listening assessment. These are completed as part of the course rather than in a single exam sitting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Family 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
Care assistant: reading and writing skills used daily in this role
Retail assistant: communication and form-filling are part of the job
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors
School support worker: reading and writing support needed in this role
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 recognised GCSE english alternative, accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, an ESOL qualification may run alongside or after this course to build spoken English further.
