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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Halifax – Calderdale Adult Learning

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on reading, writing, and comprehension at the level that's right for you, confirmed through a skills check before you start. The course runs over 36 weeks. Before enrolling, you must book an initial assessment by calling 01422 392820. Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

For those who wish to work towards qualifications in English at Entry Level. The course is for students who wish to improve their English skills and work at the level they are assessed at. The Entry Level courses are designed for learners who may have specific difficulties in Reading, Writing and Comprehension.

Entry requirements

ALL LEARNERS MUST HAVE A SKILLS CHECK INITIAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE ENROLLING - CALL US ON 01422 392820 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TO BOOK.

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 develop comprehension skills to identify key information in written material.
  • You'll build accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 3.
  • You'll practise responding to written information in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Calderdale Adult Learning, working through reading, writing, and comprehension tasks with tutor support. Learning is paced to your assessed level. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, in line with the NOCN Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety instructions and completing logs
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene guidance
  • School support worker: reading and writing in a classroom setting

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. If you're also working on maths, a Functional Skills Maths qualification at the same level runs alongside this route. Both are available at Calderdale Adult Learning.

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