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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Rotherham – Rotherham College

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks and covers the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that employers and further education providers look for. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course builds the foundation to get there. You'll sit an assessment at the start to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for a purpose, including notes, messages, and simple letters.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Rotherham College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks that test reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. You'll complete a formal assessment when you're ready, covering both written tasks and a spoken element.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing roles need clear written and spoken communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork accurately
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling spoken enquiries
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools often requires English at this level or above
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where reading safety notices and following written instructions matters

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges. From there, you could progress to a vocational qualification in your chosen field, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or an apprenticeship. Many adult courses and training programmes ask for Functional Skills English Level 2 as an entry requirement.

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