Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Saltburn-by-the-Sea – Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Classes run at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. You'll need to be working at Entry Level 2 to join. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills so you can use English confidently in everyday situations, further learning, and work. Full-time daytime classes run over three years. This entry level functional skills english qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English.
Who this course is for
NOCN Functional Skills qualifications are learning tools that enable learners to develop and
Centres to assess Functional Skills as determined by a set of skills standards. Functional Skills
enables the application of knowledge and understanding to everyday situations, and provide
young people and adults with the knowledge and skills that can be utilised in further learning,
life and work.
Entry requirements
Working at Entry Level 2
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as messages, forms, and notes.
You'll speak and listen in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll use English to handle real situations in daily life and work.
You'll build the skills needed to move on to Level 1 Functional Skills English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks linked to everyday life. Assessment is set and marked by NOCN. You'll complete tasks that show you can apply your English skills in real contexts. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 3; assessment is through portfolio or task-based evidence as specified by NOCN.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected.
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and talking to customers.
Care assistant: communicating with clients and completing basic records.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: the next step up, covering more demanding reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 is the point at which this qualification carries the same weight as a GCSE.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or after this.
