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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Truro – Truro College

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, part-time during the day. This is an intensive course: three days of classes spread across three weeks, so you can keep up with other commitments while you study. You'll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with a focus on applying them in everyday and workplace situations. A level 1 functional skills english qualification is recognised by employers as a GCSE English alternative when they ask for a standard of English for the job.

Who this course is for

This is an intensive course run for 3 days over 3 weeks designed to ensure that an individual has the basic applied skills in order to solve problems and become a valuable employee. They build the confidence needed to tackle commonly recurring problems in any job role. Functional Skills English qualifications ensure that learners are able to speak, listen, communicate, read and write with increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness so that they can prepare for employment. It is also relevant for people in a current role looking to develop their skills resulting in the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification.

Level 1 English is popular for people who need to improve English skills before starting level 2 English.

What you will learn

  • You'll speak and listen clearly in a range of everyday and work-related situations.
  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including workplace documents.
  • You'll write with accuracy and clarity for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll communicate information and ideas effectively in both spoken and written form.
  • You'll apply English skills to solve practical problems you're likely to meet in any job role.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Truro College, with structured sessions across three weeks. The course is intensive and practical, focusing on applied skills rather than theory. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete a written assessment and a spoken communication assessment to earn your qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro College 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
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing accurate notes
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
  • Receptionist: writing emails and speaking confidently with visitors
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading and writing tasks
  • Administrator: drafting letters, emails, and basic documents

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to a GCSE English grade 4 (C). Many job roles and further training courses ask for this level.
  • GCSE English Language: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some colleges offer adult GCSE English alongside or after Functional Skills.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: once you have Level 1 English, many Level 2 courses in health and social care, business, or customer service become accessible.
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