Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening in everyday and work contexts. A level 1 functional skills english qualification sits one step below the GCSE english alternative that many employers ask for. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start, so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including forms, letters, and articles.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, letters, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll follow and contribute to discussions, giving your views clearly.
You'll listen carefully and respond to spoken information.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cudworth Centre of Excellence. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills English Level 1 includes a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking, listening, and communication component. These are assessed separately. Your tutor will work through the skills with you in class before you sit the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many care employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
Retail assistant: customer-facing roles often require written communication skills
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing emails, letters, and handling written queries
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools requires strong English skills
Administrator: drafting documents and communicating in writing
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english alternative that most employers and colleges accept. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, or childcare require Level 2 English alongside the main qualification.
