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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Penzance

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Penzance. Evening classes run at Penwith College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 20 weeks part-time. You'll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to a level that employers across every sector recognise. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that requirement.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to ensure that an individual has the basic applied skills in order to solve problems and become a valuable employee. They build the confidence needed to tackle commonly recurring problems in any job role. Functional Skills English qualifications ensure that learners are able to speak, listen, communicate, read and write with increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness so that they can prepare for employment. It is also relevant for people in a current role looking to develop their skills resulting in the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification.

Both daytime & evening classes are available. Please enquire.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday work situations.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll speak and listen effectively in discussions and presentations.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly in your writing.
  • You'll identify the main points and meanings in spoken and written communication.
  • You'll plan, draft, and check your own written work.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Penwith College on an evening timetable. You'll be assessed through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Administrator or receptionist: writing emails, letters, and reports daily
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with colleagues and families
  • Retail team leader: writing rotas, emails, and handling complaints
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident literacy
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: reading instructions and completing written records
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 English

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills English: if you want to go further with literacy before moving into higher-level study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 English as an entry condition. This qualification meets it.
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications (business, health and social care, education): most require Level 2 English or equivalent to enrol.
  • GCSE English Language: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE alongside or after completing this qualification.
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