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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Ashford – TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Ashford. Classes run at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with a separate assessment in each area. At 55 hours, it fits alongside a vocational qualification you're already studying at the centre. A Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.

Who this course is for

Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills to understand a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll be assessed in all three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
  • You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English study.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. You'll be assessed in three separate components: a reading assessment, a writing assessment, and a speaking and listening assessment. You'll have an initial assessment 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. TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Healthcare support worker: documentation and patient communication require Level 2 English
  • Retail sales assistant: writing, reading, and speaking skills used throughout
  • Business admin assistant: emails, reports, and calls all rely on strong English
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident literacy

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in your vocational area, or apply for apprenticeships that require GCSE English or equivalent. If you want to go further in English specifically, a GCSE English Language qualification is the next formal step, or you could look at a Level 3 English or communications unit as part of a broader qualification.

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