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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus. This full-time daytime course runs over one year and covers reading, writing, and communication at a level that meets the standard employers and colleges ask for when they say GCSE English or equivalent. A level 2 functional skills english qualification is the recognised GCSE english alternative accepted across most job applications and further study routes. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents used in everyday work and life.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly in your writing.
  • You'll listen to and respond to spoken information in discussions and presentations.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to conversations and group discussions.
  • You'll identify the main points and arguments in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Furness College Channelside Campus, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Learning is delivered face to face. Assessment is by Pearson Edexcel external examination, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication components. Each component is assessed separately and must be passed to achieve the full qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Administrator or receptionist: most roles ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers require Level 2 English.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 English as a minimum.
  • Retail supervisor: written communication skills needed for stock and reporting.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: documentation and communication are daily tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with English if you need both for a job or course application.
  • GCSE English (resit): some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone back into GCSE study.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: most further study routes, from childcare to business administration, require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept Level 2 English as part of the entry requirements for Access courses.
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