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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Billingham – Eden Training

CostFREE
Duration33 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Billingham. Classes run at Eden Training, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the right level is confirmed before you start. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Level 1, and runs for around 33 hours part-time. A level 1 functional skills english qualification is recognised by employers when they ask for a GCSE english alternative.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including letters, emails, and forms.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as completing applications or writing short messages.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll follow and take part in discussions, giving relevant information and asking questions.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written material.
  • You'll organise your ideas logically when writing or speaking.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Eden Training. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests covering reading and writing, plus a separate speaking, listening, and communication assessment. You must pass all components to achieve the qualification. There is no coursework portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Eden Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 English as a minimum
  • Retail sales assistant: written communication needed for daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and handling correspondence
  • Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and health and safety notices
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident literacy

What you could study next

Once you have Level 1, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for GCSE English. From there, you could progress to a GCSE English qualification itself, or use your Level 2 as an entry requirement for vocational courses and apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3.

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