Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Bexley. Classes run at TCHC Bexley 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-based study, you'll cover reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. This entry level functional skills english course suits those studying full-time during the day.
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 your reading skills for everyday and work-related texts.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for real conversations and discussions.
You'll prepare for a separate assessment in each of the three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English study.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre during the day. The qualification is assessed in three parts: a reading assessment, a writing assessment, and a speaking and listening assessment. Each element is assessed separately. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Bexley 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.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing accurate records.
Receptionist: handling written messages and speaking with visitors.
Catering assistant: reading menus and taking verbal instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the next step up, covering more demanding reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further vocational qualifications and apprenticeships that require a GCSE-equivalent in English.
