Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Swadlincote
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Swadlincote. Classes run at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 60 hours, you'll build your reading, writing, and communication skills to a solid foundation level. This is a recognised functional skills english qualification that sits just below GCSE level, making it a strong step toward the GCSE english equivalent at Level 2. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.
You'll complete forms and written tasks accurately.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through a set task and a reading and writing test, both set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential in care roles.
Retail assistant: needed for serving customers and completing paperwork.
Warehouse operative: required for reading instructions and safety notices.
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication are core to the role.
Teaching assistant: supports working with children and school staff.
Customer service advisor: handles written and verbal communication daily.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english alternative, accepted by employers and colleges where GCSE English is required.
GCSE English: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses run alongside Functional Skills and may suit your needs better.
