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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and communication skills across 18 weeks part-time. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised step toward that standard.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

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 grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose in texts you read.
  • You'll communicate information and ideas in a structured way.
  • You'll build skills in checking and improving your own written work.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Ripon Community House Ripon. You'll learn through a mix of reading and writing tasks, group work, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through two externally marked components: a reading test and a writing test. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both components to earn the full qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 English or above
  • Retail sales assistant: written communication needed for stock and customer records
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written logs
  • Receptionist: writing emails, messages, and basic correspondence
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools often requires Level 2 English
  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication daily

What you could study next

Once you have Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and colleges that ask for GCSE English or equivalent will accept a Level 2 functional skills english certificate. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in areas like health and social care, business administration, or education support, where English at Level 2 is often an entry requirement.

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