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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Worksop

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option if you're fitting study around work, caring, or other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. This is the level below the GCSE English equivalent, so it's a strong foundation if you're working toward a functional skills english qualification at Level 1 or Level 2. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
  • You'll write clearly for a range of everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar at Entry Level 3 standard.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
  • You'll identify the main points in short texts and spoken information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at North Notts College, with a tutor guiding your progress through reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is through a combination of tasks and a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you, and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College 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 certificate or equivalent
  • Retail assistant: written communication and reading skills used daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing, reading, and communication skills required
  • Classroom or school support assistant: English at this level supports further training
  • Hospitality worker: customer-facing roles need clear spoken and written English

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 course, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, followed by Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges. A free functional skills english course at Level 1 or Level 2 is available at many colleges, including North Notts College. From Level 2, you could move into vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or Access to Higher Education programmes that require English at GCSE level or equivalent.

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