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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Wandsworth – LIBS Training – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and evening sessions at the centre. You'll need to have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English, or score at working towards Level 2 in your initial assessment, before you start. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. It runs over approximately 55 hours part-time. Level 2 is the GCSE English equivalent, and a level 2 functional skills english qualification is recognised by employers and universities in the same way.

Who this course is for

The course is for adults who want to develop their English skills and gain an Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification, complete a vocational qualification, apply to university (GCSE equivalent) or simply improve their job prospects.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved a level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards level 2 in your initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday life and work.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your speaking, listening and communicating skills in formal and informal contexts.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation and spelling correctly in your writing.
  • You'll identify and summarise information from written sources.
  • You'll present information and ideas clearly in spoken English.

How you will learn

This is a blended course. You'll study online in your own time and attend evening classes at the centre in Wandsworth. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking, listening and communicating assessment. Before you enrol, you'll complete an English initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. These help confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point and allow the centre to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Administrative assistant: emails, reports, and correspondence need Level 2 English.
  • Healthcare support worker: documentation and communication are part of the role.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident English skills.
  • Retail supervisor: team communication and written records matter at this level.
  • Call centre agent: spoken and written English assessed at interview.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require a GCSE English equivalent.

What you could study next

With a level 2 functional skills english certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you're aiming for university, the Access to HE Diploma is designed for adults and leads directly to degree-level study. You could also use this qualification to meet the English entry requirement for vocational courses, apprenticeships, or professional qualifications in your chosen field.

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