Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Halesowen – Barnardo’s Midlands ETS
CostFREE
Duration52 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Halesowen. Classes run at Barnardo's Midlands ETS as part of a 16-19 Study Programme. This is a level 2 functional skills english course covering reading, writing, and communication skills you'll use in work and everyday life. The course runs over 52 hours of daytime classroom study, with no entry requirements to get started. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that standard.
Who this course is for
16-19 Study Programme.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in work and everyday life.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
You'll identify the main points and purposes of spoken and written communication.
You'll plan and organise your writing to suit different formats, such as letters, emails, and reports.
You'll listen to and respond to spoken language in formal and informal contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Barnardo's Midlands ETS. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests covering reading and writing, plus a separate speaking, listening, and communication component. You'll sit the assessments when you and the centre agree you're ready. There are no coursework submissions; the qualification is assessed by examination.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Midlands ETS 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
Receptionist: handles emails, calls, and written correspondence daily
Retail sales assistant: reads instructions, writes reports, communicates with customers
Healthcare support worker: records notes and communicates with patients and colleagues
Teaching assistant: supports reading and writing activities in classrooms
Office administrator: drafts documents, emails, and organises written information
Warehouse operative: reads safety documents and completes written records
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with your English qualification and is often required alongside it by employers and colleges.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, or childcare require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
A-levels or a BTEC Level 3: if you're continuing in education, Level 2 English is a common requirement for progression.
