Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Warrington. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you; the college will use it to plan your programme. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 3. It runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. This entry level functional skills english qualification sits within a Study Programme that can also include work experience and vocational training.
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 for everyday purposes, including forms and short messages.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in everyday conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points in texts and spoken information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington, with a personalised programme planned around your starting point and goals. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. You'll be assessed on each component to demonstrate you've met the standard for Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Warrington 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
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
Care assistant: recording notes and communicating with colleagues and clients
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling enquiries
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and health and safety notices
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the GCSE English equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, Level 2 Functional Skills is the recognised alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for it.
GCSE English: available at some colleges alongside or after Functional Skills study.
