Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and runs full-time over one year. A level 1 functional skills english course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. Functional Skills Level 1 is also useful alongside a vocational programme where English skills are required.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan. This course is suitable for students who: - have achieved Entry Level 2 Functional Skills - are taking a vocational course for which English is required - would like to brush up on their English skills in order to start a vocational programme
Entry requirements
To start on this course you need to show at initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills.
What you will learn
You'll identify main points and how they are presented across different types of text.
You'll read and understand texts in detail and take appropriate action from them.
You'll write clearly and coherently with an appropriate level of detail.
You'll present written information in a logical sequence using suitable language, format, and structure.
You'll use correct grammar, consistent tense, accurate punctuation, and spelling.
You'll make relevant contributions to discussions and present information clearly in appropriate language.
You'll prepare for and take part in formal discussions, showing flexibility in the kinds of contributions you make.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Greenbank College, attending full-time during the day. Assessment at the end of the course includes two paper-based tests covering reading and writing, plus two recorded conversations for speaking and listening.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing, reading, and speaking skills required
Apprentice in a trade: many apprenticeships require a Level 1 English qualification
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the next step up, and the GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and further education providers. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to move straight onto it.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, construction, and other sectors require Level 1 English as a starting point.
