Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Wigan. Classes run at Hope School and College. You'll need Functional Skills English at Entry Level 1 to join. The course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills for everyday life, education, and work. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes 2 years.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop practical skills that support them in day to day life, education and work. It will enable them to understand and develop their skills and competence in English whilst achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
Entry requirements
Functional English at Entry Level 1
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll listen and respond to spoken instructions and conversations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate in everyday situations.
You'll develop English skills that support you in daily life, education, and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hope School and College. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real everyday situations, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your progress will be assessed through set tasks and activities that match the requirements of the OCR Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hope School and College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: written communication is a core part of the role.
Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions.
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and workplace notices.
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written schedules and instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building further on your reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you toward a GCSE English equivalent and opens more employment and training options.
Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 2: develop your number skills alongside your English qualification.
