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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 at Hereford College of Arts. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the course is matched to the right level for you. Over 12 months of full-time daytime study, you cover reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. Entry level functional skills english classes build the foundations you need for everyday communication, further study, and work.

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 simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly for basic everyday purposes.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll follow simple instructions given verbally or in writing.
  • You'll identify key information in short written materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hereford College of Arts. Teaching covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. You'll be assessed on each skill area separately.

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

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes daily
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: reading labels, rotas, and basic written instructions
  • Cleaning operative: understanding written schedules and product guidance

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to higher entry levels or Level 1. Consider:

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: builds on reading, writing, and communication skills
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step toward Level 1
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, widely accepted by employers and colleges
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