Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Manchester. Classes run at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 38 weeks. This level 2 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at the level employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE english equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Functional Skills English Level 2 certificate meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Refer to the website for course information.
Entry requirements
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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 identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written information.
You'll speak and listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
You'll plan, draft, and organise written work in a logical structure.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is by external exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading and writing. Speaking and listening is assessed separately through a task observed by your tutor. There is no coursework portfolio. You need to pass all three components to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers require GCSE English or equivalent
Teaching assistant: schools ask for Level 2 English as a minimum
Receptionist or administrator: written communication is central to the role
Retail supervisor: customer-facing roles often require Level 2 English
Healthcare support worker: NHS trusts and care providers require it for applications
Customer service advisor: written and spoken English tested at interview
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with English if you need both for employment or further study.
GCSE English Language: some learners choose to sit the full GCSE after completing Functional Skills Level 2.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: in health and social care, business administration, or education support, where Level 2 English is an entry requirement.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept Functional Skills Level 2 English as part of the entry criteria.
