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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Sheffield – Realise

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in employment, fitting learning around your job. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening in everyday work situations. It typically takes 3 months. You'll start with a short assessment so the right level of support is planned for you. A Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English is a recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and training providers accept as a minimum requirement for work, apprenticeships, and further study.

Who this course is for

This free course will help you to gain the confidence and skills in reading and writing to help with everyday life and also securing a job.

Whether you want to brush up on your skills, are looking at a future career or just want to be able to support your children with their homework better, this course will really help you.

You’ll be supported by our professional and skilled specialist English Trainers every step of the way.

We'll conduct a short assessment of your needs at the start of the course and have activities and learning personalised to you so that you get to focus on the areas that you need most. So whether its basic concepts around writing, spelling or grammar, or even more advanced skills, the training you’ll get will be the training you need to successfully pass the course

You can therefore be confident that the course will be right for you.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning for your individual needs

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand texts used in everyday work and life, including forms, emails, and instructions.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, messages, and short reports.
  • You'll speak and listen effectively in work-based conversations and discussions.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of written information.
  • You'll communicate information in a way that suits your audience.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace, supported by specialist English trainers. You'll work through a personalised learning plan built around your needs and goals. Assessment for the Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English includes a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking and listening assessment. You begin with a short initial assessment to confirm the right level and plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

IT equipment is required for this course. Realise 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, labels, and safety notices
  • Care assistant: writing records and communicating with colleagues
  • Retail assistant: emails, stock notes, and customer communication
  • Administrator: drafting messages, forms, and basic correspondence
  • Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in the classroom

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE English Language: if you want the traditional qualification for further education entry.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your sector: many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as a condition of entry, so this Certificate opens those doors.
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