Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 15 days and covers the reading, writing, and communication skills you use at work and in everyday life. Functional Skills Level 1 English is the natural next step after this qualification.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress to the next level of English Functional Skills
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including forms, letters, and notices.
You'll write clearly for a purpose, such as filling in forms or writing a short message.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in straightforward situations.
You'll speak clearly to give and receive information in familiar contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Redcar, with a tutor guiding you through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through tasks and a formal test set by NCFE. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Redcar 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
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions
Warehouse operative: understanding written instructions and completing records
School support assistant: English skills needed for classroom work
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the direct next step after Entry Level 3, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 1 first puts you on track for this.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
