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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ashford – TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ashford. Classes run at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this course. Over 55 hours of classroom study, you'll develop reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. This entry level functional skills english course is assessed across all three areas. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting, careers guidance, CV writing, and interview preparation.

Who this course is for

Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop reading skills to understand everyday texts and documents.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll complete an assessment in each of the three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
  • You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
  • You'll access careers guidance, mentoring, and coaching.
  • You'll get help with CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. The course covers three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each area is assessed separately. Assessment is through tasks set for each of the three components. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking with customers.
  • Care assistant: following written instructions and communicating clearly.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork.
  • Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors.
  • Catering assistant: following written instructions and team communication.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant: reading schedules and reporting issues in writing.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this entry level functional skills english qualification, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for. You could also progress to other vocational qualifications that require a Level 1 or Level 2 English qualification as part of their entry requirements.

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