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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Nottingham – Landmarks Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
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 Nottingham. Classes run at Landmarks Nottingham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills english course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to Entry Level 3 standard. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent, and this course is a step toward that. The course is open to anyone aged 14 or over who has not already achieved this qualification.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 3 or above and is aged 14 plus.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including forms, letters, and signs.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and short documents.
  • 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 spoken and written information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a blend of classroom sessions at Landmarks Nottingham and online study you can do in your own time. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real everyday situations, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll be assessed on each skill area to demonstrate you've met the Entry Level 3 standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms are part of the role
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Classroom support assistant: schools expect confident everyday English
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: health and safety reading is part of the job

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could look at vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if university is your goal.

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