Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Stirling. Classes run at Triage Stirling, part-time during the day. There are no formal entry requirements, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 11 days, so it fits around other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, and speaking skills that employers and colleges recognise. This free functional skills english course is a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE English equivalent.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including forms and short messages.
You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to give and receive information.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Triage Stirling. Assessment is through tasks that reflect everyday reading, writing, speaking, and listening situations. You'll complete a written assessment and a speaking and listening task to earn your Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Stirling will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: writing records and communicating with clients.
Retail assistant: handling written queries and till receipts.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety instructions and completing logs.
Administrator: writing emails and understanding workplace documents.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop language skills alongside functional english qualifications.
