Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Coventry – Southfields Adult Education Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration85 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Level 1, and runs for around 85 hours part-time. A level 1 functional skills english course is widely used as a gcse english alternative when employers ask for a recognised English qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in discussions and presentations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose 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 Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is through two components: a reading and writing test and a speaking, listening, and communication task. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will use classroom activities, written tasks, and group discussion to prepare you for both components.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a Level 1 or Level 2 English qualification
  • Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles often require written and spoken English skills
  • Warehouse operative: health and safety paperwork requires solid reading and writing
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: reading, writing, and communication are core to the role
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a recognised English qualification at Level 2 or above
  • Customer service advisor: written and verbal communication tested at interview

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and colleges that ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent' will accept a Level 2 functional skills english certificate. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, education, or other areas where a Level 2 English qualification is a standard entry requirement.

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