Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Barnsley – Cudworth Centre of Excellence

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

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 team can understand where you are and plan your learning from there. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. It suits anyone who wants to study at a manageable pace while balancing other commitments.

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 everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and take part in simple discussions.
  • You'll follow written instructions and identify key information in texts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom setting with a tutor. The course uses a mix of written tasks, speaking and listening activities, and reading exercises. Assessment is through tasks that reflect everyday English use. You'll be assessed on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is no formal exam in the traditional sense; tasks are completed as part of your learning and assessed against the Entry Level 3 standard.

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: written records and communication are part of daily work.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading product labels and completing simple logs.
  • School support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic written instructions.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative. Many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or follow on from Functional Skills.

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