Free Entry Level English Skills (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. Over 14 weeks, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. The course is a stepping stone toward Functional Skills English, which is the recognised equivalent of GCSE English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Entry Level Extended Award in English Skills (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) with certificate.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll practise speaking and listening in straightforward conversations.
You'll develop your spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 3.
You'll build the skills needed to progress to Functional Skills English Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course rather than a formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and instructions daily
Care assistant: writing notes and communicating with colleagues and clients
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors
Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers with reading and writing tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the natural next step after this entry level english skills (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, building toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4, opening doors to further training and many job roles.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 or Level 1: develop your maths alongside your english skills qualification to strengthen your overall employability.
