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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Newton Aycliffe

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. A free functional skills english course for adults who want to strengthen their everyday English skills and earn a recognised qualification.

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as forms, messages, and short documents.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward discussions.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and explanations.
  • You'll identify the main points from spoken and written information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Assessment is through a combination of a written exam and a speaking and listening task. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for functional skills english qualification or equivalent
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing roles often require written and spoken English skills
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork are part of the role
  • Receptionist: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Classroom teaching assistant: schools expect solid English skills at Level 1 or above
  • Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues

What you could study next

After Entry Level 3, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what employers and colleges mean when they ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent'. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification in your chosen field, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or an apprenticeship that requires Level 2 English.

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