Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This full-time daytime functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It runs over 75 hours and is part of a personalised study programme planned around your starting point and goals. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level. For those who want a gcse english alternative or a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2, this entry level functional skills english qualification builds the core English skills that employers and further study require.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including forms and short messages.
You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. Assessment is through tasks set and marked by your tutor, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. To achieve the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3), you'll complete assessments in each of these three components. Your programme is personalised from the start, with your tutor planning learning around your current level and goals.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: customer-facing roles needing clear written and spoken English.
Care assistant: care providers expect solid English for records and communication.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork accurately.
Receptionist or admin assistant: emails, forms, and telephone communication.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
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 employers and colleges. Many Level 2 and Level 3 vocational courses require it.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for those who want the GCSE qualification specifically.
