Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. You'll study reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with a separate assessment in each area. The course runs for 55 hours. An entry level functional skills english qualification sits below GCSE level and is a recognised step toward Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2, which is the accepted GCSE English alternative for employment and further study. You must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this course.
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 to understand everyday texts and information.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
You'll be assessed separately in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English study.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. The course covers three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each area has its own assessment. You'll sit a separate test or task for reading, a written task for writing, and a spoken assessment for speaking and listening.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients requires solid English
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors confidently
Teaching assistant: supporting learners needs strong communication skills
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
