Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. You'll need to be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with an assessment in each area. At 55 hours, it's a focused daytime commitment. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that requirement.
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, including understanding and interpreting written 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 prepare for separate assessments in 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 Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. You'll be assessed separately in three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Each area has its own assessment. You'll also have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Fengate Peterborough 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
Administrator or receptionist: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Healthcare support worker: documentation and patient communication require solid English
Retail sales assistant: written and verbal skills needed throughout
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools requires strong English
Call centre agent: speaking, listening, and written communication are core
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills English: if you want to develop further beyond Level 2.
GCSE English Language: some learners choose to sit the GCSE alongside or after Functional Skills Level 2.
Vocational qualifications at Level 3: many require Level 2 English as a condition of entry, so this Certificate opens those doors.
Higher-level vocational or professional qualifications in your chosen sector, where English at Level 2 is a standard entry requirement.
