Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at Learn for Life Enterprise. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1, and takes around 56 hours to complete. A Level 1 functional skills english qualification is recognised by employers as a GCSE English alternative when they ask for evidence of English ability. NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1 with certificate.
Who this course is for
If you are aged 19 or over, and want to do a course designed to build your confidence, progress towards a qualification and increase opportunities with employers.
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 listen to spoken information and identify key points.
You'll speak clearly and take part in discussions on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main purpose and audience of written texts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at the centre. Learning is flexible, so sessions are arranged around daytime attendance. Assessment is through on-demand exams set by NCFE, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. The centre is an NCFE exam centre, so you sit your exams on site.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learn for Life Enterprise will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
Receptionist: written and spoken English is central to the role
Care assistant: employers in health and social care often require a functional skills english certificate
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork accurately
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and handling written tasks
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools often requires Level 2 English as a next step
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the step up from Level 1, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. A free level 1 functional skills english course like this one is the natural preparation for it.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 run alongside Functional Skills and can support your progress.
Vocational qualifications in care, business, or retail: many Level 2 vocational courses ask for Level 2 English, so completing Level 2 Functional Skills opens those doors.
