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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Sittingbourne

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

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Sittingbourne. Classes run at Meadowfield 6th Form Centre, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm which entry level is right for you. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken English for everyday situations. It typically takes 9 months. Functional Skills English is a recognised qualification that employers and colleges accept.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their reading, writing and spoken English perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to communicate well in everyday situations and build your confidence.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as messages, forms, and notes.
  • You'll communicate in spoken English in familiar, everyday situations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
  • You'll build your ability to take part in conversations at work or in daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Meadowfield 6th Form Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, and spoken English through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through tasks set by OCR, covering all three skill areas. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and support you in preparing for the final assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Meadowfield 6th Form Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with clients
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety information and completing logs
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food labels
  • Receptionist: writing messages and communicating with visitors

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you could move on to a higher entry level functional skills english qualification, such as Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges as proof of English ability.

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