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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 bodyNOCN 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 start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point. The course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills for use in everyday life and further learning. It runs full-time over three years. Entry requirements are working at Pre Entry Level 1.

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 Pre Entry Level 1

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple everyday texts.
  • You'll write clearly using basic words and sentences.
  • You'll communicate information in straightforward situations.
  • You'll apply English skills to real everyday tasks.
  • You'll build understanding of how English is used in learning and work contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. Assessment is set by NOCN and follows the Functional Skills standards. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply reading, writing, and communication skills in practical tasks. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course.

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

  • Support worker: reading and writing skills support daily tasks.
  • Retail assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written health and safety guidance.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds directly on the last.

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