Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. At 55 hours, it's a focused level 1 functional skills english course that fits alongside your vocational study. Level 1 is a recognised gcse english alternative and meets the English standard many employers ask for.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills to understand texts used in everyday life and work.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for real conversations and discussions.
You'll sit a separate assessment in each of the three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll receive support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English study.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. You'll be assessed in three separate components: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each component has its own assessment. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Warehouse operative: workplace documents and instructions require solid reading skills
Care assistant: records, reports, and communication with colleagues and clients
Receptionist: emails, messages, and face-to-face communication all day
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for.
GCSE English Language: available through some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many require Level 2 English as a condition of enrolment or completion.
