Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Burnley – Broadfield Specialist School

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Burnley. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School, full-time during the day. You'll need to be working at Entry Level 2 to join. The course covers three areas: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. It runs over 9 months. This entry level functional skills english qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a GCSE english alternative for everyday life and work.

Who this course is for

This qualification has three parts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Entry requirements

Entry 2

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ideas.
  • You'll follow written instructions and forms.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Broadfield Specialist School. Learning covers the three parts of the qualification: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Assessment is through tasks and tests set by Pearson Edexcel. Reading and Writing are assessed by written tasks. Speaking and Listening is assessed through observed activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadfield Specialist School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes are daily tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms.
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and handling paperwork.
  • School support worker: reading and writing support for classroom roles.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges.
  • GCSE English Language: a formal exam route if you want a traditional GCSE grade.

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