Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Medway. Classes run at TCHC Medway 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 join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. A level 1 functional skills english course like this is a recognised gcse english alternative that many employers accept.
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, including understanding texts and finding information.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
You'll be assessed separately in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at TCHC Medway GAPS Centre during daytime sessions. There are three separate assessments: one each for reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each assessment tests the skills covered in that area of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Medway GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and communicating with customers.
Care assistant: following written instructions and recording information clearly.
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing written records.
Receptionist: handling written messages and speaking with visitors.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with the team.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Many job roles and further training courses ask for Level 2.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after completing Level 1.
