Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening in everyday and work contexts. Functional Skills English Level 1 sits one step below the GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for, making it a solid foundation if you want to move on to Level 2. Funding is available for eligible adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including forms, letters, and notices.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, messages, and short reports.
You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Level 1.
You'll listen and respond in discussions and conversations.
You'll speak clearly to get information across in everyday situations.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands College, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm that Level 1 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing records
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in the classroom
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised gcse english alternative that many employers and training providers ask for. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to move up.
GCSE English: available at some colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many require Functional Skills English Level 2 or equivalent as part of the programme.
