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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Online – West Berkshire Training Consortium

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course typically takes 4 months. It covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Level 1, the equivalent of a grade 1 to 3 at GCSE. To enrol, you need to be aged 19 or over and not have already achieved a Level 1 in English. You'll sit an external assessment to earn your Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Level 1 English is for those who are looking to gain their first qualification. It would be equal to a 1-3 at GCSE / D grade or below. This is an excellent first qualification to build upon to then gain your Level 2.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to be aged 19 years or above, and to not have achieved a Level 1 in English previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes of written material.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences, including letters, emails, and forms.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll take part in discussions and communicate information clearly when speaking.
  • You'll listen and respond to what others say in a range of situations.

How you will learn

You study online, working through reading, writing, and speaking and listening tasks at your own pace. Assessment is by external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The reading and writing components are assessed in timed written tests. Speaking and listening is assessed through a recorded or observed task. You must pass each component to achieve the full qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Berkshire Training Consortium will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
  • Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles often require written communication skills
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork at work
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails, letters, and taking messages
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident written English
  • Catering and hospitality worker: reading menus, writing orders, communicating with customers

What you could study next

The natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. A level 1 functional skills english qualification gives you a solid base to move up. From Level 2, you could go on to a vocational qualification in your chosen field, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or an apprenticeship that requires GCSE-equivalent English.

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