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 Bath College for more info.
Functional Skills English Level 1 in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a solid Level 1 standard. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised step on that path. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning from there.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer pieces of writing.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately at Level 1 standard.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in discussions and conversations.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you draft it.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Twerton Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding your reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through a written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for both throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
Receptionist: written and spoken English used daily
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication required
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools needs solid English
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication essential
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english equivalent that many employers and colleges require. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare, which often require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside them.
