Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. It runs for 75 hours of full-time daytime study. An initial assessment at the start helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan. This entry level functional skills english course suits those building a foundation before moving toward a GCSE english alternative at Level 1 or Level 2.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly using basic sentences, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
You'll use correct grammar in simple written and spoken communication.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. Learning is delivered face to face during daytime sessions. Assessment is through a written examination set by NCFE. Your reading and writing skills are tested in the exam. Speaking and listening is assessed separately through a task observed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: serving customers, handling stock and cash
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with clients
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written rotas and instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and food hygiene notices
Receptionist (entry level): greeting visitors and taking messages
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 equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of English ability.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want the GCSE qualification specifically.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead.
