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Entry Level Functional Skills English Course at Horsley Hill Family Hub

CostFREE
Duration55 days
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in South Shields. Classes run at Horsley Hill Family Hub, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over around 11 days of part-time study, you'll build your reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. This is a practical step toward a functional skills english qualification that employers and colleges recognise. You'll sit an assessment at the end. Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Adults seeking to develop their English knowledge and skills while gaining certification

Entry requirements

3 assessments for NOCN Functional Skills English: 

Paper-based reading assessment 

Paper-based writing assessment  

Speaking, listening and communicating assessment which entails a discussion and a presentation (at Level 1 and Level 2)

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
  • You'll write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
  • You'll communicate clearly in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll follow and give straightforward instructions in writing.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
  • You'll complete forms and write short messages for everyday purposes.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Horsley Hill Family Hub, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday texts and real tasks. Assessment is through a formal NOCN examination at the end of the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Horsley Hill Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected in most care roles.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and communicating with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: roles that require basic written communication.
  • School support worker: entry-level roles often ask for English certification.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE english alternative that many employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE english pass, opening doors to further training and a wider range of jobs.
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