Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre. You'll study reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. The course runs for 55 hours of daytime classroom study. To enrol, you must already be on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your english course.
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 your studies.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre. The course covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each component is assessed separately. Assessment is set by NCFE and tests your skills in each area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre 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
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients requires solid English
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors and callers
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in classroom settings
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english alternative recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: if you want a traditional GCSE route, Level 1 Functional Skills gives you a strong foundation.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many require Level 2 English as a condition of entry or completion.
