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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Walsall

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich. You'll study full-time during the day, completing the course in 13 weeks. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll learn to apply English skills in everyday situations, from the workplace to daily life. This course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

The Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple forms.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll apply your English skills to real situations, including work and daily life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Bloxwich during the day. Learning is a mix of guided activities, reading and writing tasks, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing forms required
  • Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors every day
  • Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues

What you could study next

Once you complete this qualification, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could progress to vocational qualifications in areas like health and social care, business administration, or customer service, where a functional skills english qualification at Level 2 is often a requirement.

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