Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. You'll study reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1 over around 100 hours of flexible classroom learning. A Level 1 functional skills english course covers the practical English skills employers ask for in most workplaces. When employers ask for a GCSE english alternative, this qualification is the recognised standard at this level. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including workplace documents and everyday materials.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, letters, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen to spoken information and identify key points.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in a range of situations.
You'll identify the main purpose and audience of texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at CTS Training, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by City and Guilds.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training 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
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Care assistant: writing records and communicating with colleagues
Retail assistant: handling written queries and till receipts
Receptionist: emails, phone calls, and front-of-house communication
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in the classroom
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the next step up, and the level recognised as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. Many employers and further education courses ask for Level 2 English.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside the main subject.
