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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Hull

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Hull. Classes run at The Avenues Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 26 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover reading, writing, and spoken communication, including how to summarise texts, write in different formats, and prepare and deliver a presentation. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Employers and colleges accept it when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol, and you'll complete an initial assessment before you start to confirm the level is right for you.

Who this course is for

Achieving a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification will allow you to meet the requirements of many jobs in the labour market. You will be able to progress on to further/higher education and this qualification provides access in many cases.

Entry requirements

Learners are required to be 19+ years old on or before the 31 August of the forthcoming academic year in order to be eligible.

An Initial Assessment session will be carried out before commencement of course to ensure you are studying at the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll summarise information from a range of different sources
  • You'll identify the purpose, meaning, and bias within texts
  • You'll write in a range of formats using accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • You'll take part in formal and informal discussions
  • You'll prepare and deliver a presentation on a subject of your choice
  • You'll access online resources to support your English skills
  • You'll recognise ways to stay safe online

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at The Avenues Adult Education Centre, with structured weekly sessions covering reading, writing, and communication. Each of these three areas has a separate final test. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm you're working at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Avenues Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser: clear written and spoken communication required
  • Administrator or receptionist: reading, writing, and email skills essential
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication central to the role
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in school settings
  • Retail supervisor: written reporting and team communication
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: record-keeping and written instructions
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 English

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many Level 3 courses and apprenticeships require Level 2 English as an entry condition, so this opens the door.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: often studied alongside or after English to meet employer and college requirements.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, an Access course typically requires Level 2 English as a starting point.
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