Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. The provider asks that you've already achieved a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English, or score at working towards Level 2 in your assessment. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. It typically takes around 55 hours part-time. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate meets that requirement.
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 work and everyday life.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling at Level 2 standard.
You'll speak and listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
You'll communicate information and ideas clearly in discussions.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at the centre and online learning. Assessment for the City and Guilds qualification covers all three components: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed by external test. Speaking, listening and communicating is assessed by your tutor through a set task.
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 assistant: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement
Administrative assistant: email, report writing, and communication skills apply directly
Healthcare support worker: reading and writing skills support patient records and care plans
Retail sales assistant: communicating with customers and completing written tasks
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident reading and writing
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area: many Level 3 courses, including A-levels and vocational diplomas, ask for Level 2 English as a condition of entry.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're thinking about university, an Access course typically requires Level 2 English and leads to degree-level study.
Apprenticeships: most apprenticeship standards require Level 2 English either on entry or as part of the programme.
