Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll start with an information, advice and guidance session so the right level is confirmed before you begin. The course covers reading, writing, speaking and listening at Entry Level 1, building the everyday English skills you use at home, in the community and at work. An entry level functional skills english qualification opens doors to further study and supports job applications where basic written English is needed.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll use English to complete practical everyday tasks.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities and individual tasks. Assessment is through tasks set by OCR, covering reading, writing, speaking and listening. You'll complete these tasks as part of your course rather than in a formal exam sitting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English
Retail assistant: reading and writing used daily on the shop floor
Warehouse operative: labels, forms and safety signs require reading skills
Cleaner or caretaker: written instructions and signing-in sheets
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, allergen sheets and rotas
School support worker: communicating with staff and parents in writing
What you could study next
Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills English levels. The natural next steps are:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: builds on reading, writing and communication skills
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: prepares you for Level 1 study
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised step toward Level 2
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges accept as the GCSE English equivalent
