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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative. Completing this free functional skills english course for adults earns you a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3).

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and short notes.
  • You'll spell common words and use basic punctuation correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to give and receive information in familiar situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is by a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires this level
  • Retail assistant: handling written instructions and customer communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
  • School support worker: many roles require a minimum English qualification
  • Receptionist: writing messages and communicating clearly with visitors

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for GCSE English. From there, you could look at GCSE English itself, or use your English qualification as a stepping stone into vocational courses at Level 2 or Level 3.

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