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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Smethwick – Ron Davis Centre – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Smethwick. Classes run at Ron Davis Centre, on Monday mornings, 2.5 hours once a week.

You'll build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course also covers study skills and writing a CV. It's a recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers accept when you apply for work.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English.

Who this course is for

This learning pathway is designed to develop your English skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, which will enable you to support your children and to develop your own skills enabling you to progress onto a further qualification or in the workplace.

Classes are taught for 2.5 hours, once a week.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills across a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills.
  • You'll learn study skills to support further learning.
  • You'll write a CV and personal statement.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Ron Davis Centre, with a tutor who supports your progress throughout the course. Classes run for 2.5 hours, once a week. Assessment is through tasks and a final exam set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ron Davis Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, uses written and spoken English daily.
  • Customer service assistant, communicates with customers in person and in writing.
  • Retail assistant, reads and responds to workplace documents.
  • Care assistant, completes written records and communicates with clients.
  • Administrator, handles emails, forms, and written correspondence.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.
  • GCSE English, for learners who want the traditional qualification for further study or work.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or childcare, many of which require Level 1 English as a starting point.
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