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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Birmingham – Nova Training Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
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 Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll develop your reading, writing, and communication skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. Entry requirements state you must be aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

The Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as filling in forms or writing short messages.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
  • You'll apply your English skills to real contexts, including work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham, with a mix of taught sessions and practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of on-screen or paper-based reading and writing tests, plus a speaking and listening assessment. All assessments are set and marked externally by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham 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.
  • Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients requires solid English.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling enquiries.
  • Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could look at vocational qualifications in areas like health and social care, business administration, or customer service, depending on the direction you want to take.

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