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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Hereford – Hereford College of Arts

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Hereford. Classes run full-time during the day at Hereford College of Arts. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you; the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 2. It typically takes 12 months to complete. For anyone looking at a functional skills english qualification as a step toward further study or work, this is a solid starting point.

Who this course is for

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK’s leading Further Education College for those aged 16 plus with visual impairment.

Whatever your goal, moving onto Further Education, Higher Education, into the world of work, setting up our own business or independent living RNC has a range of qualifications and training to help you achieve it.

Entry requirements

An interest in the subject area or career path is desirable, however entry requirements can be discussed individually during Pre-Entry Assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in familiar spoken situations.
  • You'll follow and respond to straightforward instructions and questions.
  • You'll identify the main points from spoken and written information.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Hereford College of Arts. Assessment is through tasks that test reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. You'll be assessed when your tutor judges you're ready. There is no timed written exam at Entry Level 2; assessment is task-based and carried out in the classroom.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Catering assistant: reading menus, taking simple written orders.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and instructions.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on the skills you've developed here.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE english alternative recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
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