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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus – Evening

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, part-time over one year.

Fees vary depending on your circumstances. The course may be free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You'll study reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1. This is the level employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Topics include understanding texts, writing clearly for different purposes, and communicating in everyday situations.

You'll need proof of an Entry Level 3 qualification and a successful initial assessment before starting. You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English.

Who this course is for

At four of our campuses across Birmingham, we have courses aimed at improving the literacy and numeracy of adults. We offer Functional Skills to adults who would like to develop these skills beyond an Entry 3 qualification, which is the entry requirement. Our courses will help to support and develop confidence with English.

Entry requirements

Proof of a qualification at Entry 3 level or equivalent and a successful initial assessment so that we can assess the functional skill level you need to be placed on.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including everyday documents and written information.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and communicate ideas in familiar contexts.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes of texts you read.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through a mix of group activities, written tasks, and discussion. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. These are set and marked externally by NCFE.

What you will need to bring

South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, uses written and spoken English daily.
  • Retail sales assistant, reads product information and communicates with customers.
  • Administration assistant, writes emails and handles everyday documents.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Care support worker, communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the next step up and the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and colleges require.
  • GCSE English, an alternative route to the same level if you prefer the traditional qualification.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or customer service, which often require Level 1 English as a starting point.
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