This whole year funded course of English Functional Skills is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study a range of English skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – based upon real-life settings. Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? Functional skills are practical skills in English that allow learners to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. These courses are not suitable for learning English as a foreign language. The classes are generally small, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course.
No previous experience required. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
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Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, you could progress to a vocational qualification, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or further training in your chosen field.
