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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Derby

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby, with daytime sessions and flexible study to fit around your life. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across around 55 hours of classroom learning. This is a good starting point if you have no current English qualification and want to work toward a GCSE English equivalent. A functional skills english course at this level covers everyday communication, understanding texts, and writing clearly for different purposes.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 3. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as messages, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas to others.
  • You'll identify the main points in spoken and written material.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Derby, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through a combination of tasks and a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Derby 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
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients and writing basic records
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions safely
  • Administrator: writing emails, forms, and basic documents

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, followed by Functional Skills English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or further study at Level 3.

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