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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Redditch

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening in everyday contexts. It runs over 55 hours of daytime classroom study. Entry Level 3 is the step before Level 1, which leads toward the GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.

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, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as notes, messages, and simple letters.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and take part in simple discussions.
  • You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Redditch with daytime sessions. Learning is flexible, so the schedule can be arranged around your availability. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 3; assessment is task-based and carried out as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, forms, and safety notices
  • Care assistant: writing notes and communicating with colleagues and clients
  • Retail assistant: handling written queries and day-to-day communication
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and completing records
  • Administrator (entry level): writing emails, messages, and basic documents

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level functional skills english qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1. After that, you can work toward Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges. If you also want to improve your maths, Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths runs alongside this course at many centres.

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