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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Dronfield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Dronfield. Classes run at Landmarks Apperknowle Farm, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills english course for adults runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to Level 2.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings, including those on apprenticeships. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Level 2 or above and is aged 14 plus.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including complex documents and articles.
  • 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 understand spoken information in formal and informal contexts.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions and presentations.
  • You'll identify the main points and arguments in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll study through a blend of online learning and in-person sessions at Landmarks Apperknowle Farm. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll sit separate components for each skill area. The online element lets you work through material at your own pace between centre sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Apperknowle Farm 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
  • Administrator or office assistant: emails, reports, and correspondence daily
  • Healthcare support worker: documentation and communication with patients
  • Retail supervisor: team communication and written records
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident literacy
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: written instructions and safety records
  • Call centre agent: professional spoken and written communication

What you could study next

Once you hold this level 2 functional skills english qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a vocational Level 3 in health and social care, business, or education. Many apprenticeships and college courses accept Functional Skills Level 2 as the English entry requirement, so this Certificate can open doors to a wide range of next steps.

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