Free Functional Skills English Level 1 classes in Billingham. Classes run at Eden Training. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over around 33 hours, you'll build your reading, writing, and communication 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 toward that. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so Eden Training can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including letters, emails, and forms.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and short documents.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll follow and contribute to discussions in familiar situations.
You'll identify the main points and purposes of spoken and written information.
You'll complete practical tasks that reflect real reading and writing situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Eden Training, working through reading, writing, and speaking tasks with a tutor. Assessment is through a written exam and a separate reading test, set and marked externally. Speaking, listening, and communication is assessed by your tutor during the course. All assessments are set by NCFE.
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
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication essential
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and college courses require Level 2 English, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English (resit): some learners choose to sit the GCSE after completing Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3: once you have Level 1 or Level 2 English, many health, care, business, and trade courses become accessible.
