Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this course. It covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. The course runs for 55 hours of daytime classroom study. A level 1 functional skills english qualification sits one step below the GCSE english alternative recognised by employers. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your english classes.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills across a range of texts and purposes.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll complete an assessment in each of the three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting as part of the course.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre during the day. The course is assessed through three separate assessments covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each assessment is tied to the specific skill area it covers. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records
Retail sales assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with service users
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and speaking with visitors
Administrator: drafting documents and responding to correspondence
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as proof of English ability at that level.
GCSE English Language: a school-based qualification at the same level, if you prefer the traditional exam route.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many require Level 2 English as a condition of entry or completion, so progressing your English opens up further training options.
