Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Alton – Treloar College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Alton. Classes run at Treloar College, full-time during the day. This is a one-year course that builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for use in work, everyday life, and further learning. It covers practical English skills through a problem-solving approach, so what you learn connects to real situations. The course is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification and a stepping stone toward higher English qualifications, including a gcse english alternative at Level 2.

Who this course is for

OCR Functional Skills qualifications in English E2 are designed to develop and assess Functional Skills as determined by a set of skills standards. The skills standards contained within each qualification provide learners with knowledge, skills and a problem-solving approach that can be used in work, life and further learning.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
  • You'll write short, clear messages, notes, and forms.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll use English to solve practical, real-world tasks.
  • You'll develop a problem-solving approach to reading and writing challenges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Treloar College. Assessment is set by OCR and covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll complete tasks that reflect everyday situations at work and in life. Assessment is through a combination of on-screen or paper-based tests and a speaking and listening component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Treloar College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Care assistant: following written instructions, communicating with clients.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork.
  • Catering assistant: understanding menus, taking simple orders.
  • Receptionist: reading messages, writing emails, greeting visitors.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent standard, useful for many job applications and further training.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.

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