Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC on a part-time daytime basis, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. The course runs over approximately 10 months. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as forms, messages, and short documents.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll identify the main points from spoken and written material.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough TEC, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written examination and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for both components during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - many employers ask for English at this level
Retail sales assistant - written and spoken communication required
Warehouse operative - reading instructions and completing records
Receptionist or admin assistant - writing and speaking clearly every day
Classroom or nursery support worker - reading and communication essential
Customer service advisor - confident spoken and written English needed
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, widely asked for by employers and required for many further training courses.
GCSE English Language - if you want to move toward a formal GCSE grade.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths - develop your number skills alongside your English.
