Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Derby. Classes run at University of Derby Kedleston Road. The course runs part-time during the day, spread across 35 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical English skills for everyday life, work, and further study. A level 1 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll start with an initial assessment so your tutor can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning from there. Functional Skills English Level 1 sits just below the GCSE English equivalent level, making it a strong step toward a gcse english alternative qualification.
Who this course is for
An ideal course to equip learners with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, Education and the workplace.
Entry requirements
You will undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment that will provide an indication of your starting level. A tutor will discuss the outcome of your assessments and your starting level in greater depth when you have completed them
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including workplace documents and everyday materials.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, letters, and forms.
You'll develop your spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Level 1 standard.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in practical situations.
You'll speak clearly and confidently in discussions and when presenting information.
You'll identify the main points and purpose of texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions during the day at University of Derby Kedleston Road. Learning is delivered face to face with a tutor. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. You'll complete an initial and diagnostic assessment at the start so your tutor can discuss your level and plan your learning with you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University of Derby Kedleston Road 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 records and communicating with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: handling written instructions, emails, and customer queries
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing documentation
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and dealing with visitors
Administrator: drafting correspondence and understanding written information
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges who ask for GCSE English or equivalent. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some further education centres for those who prefer the traditional qualification route.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead, depending on your assessment outcome.
