Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, with daytime sessions spread across the year to fit around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and communication skills at the level employers and colleges ask for. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate is the recognised alternative. The course typically takes one year part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents used in work and everyday life.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly in your writing.
You'll identify the main points and arguments in written material.
You'll communicate information in a structured and logical way.
You'll develop the skills to handle written tasks that come up in work, further study, and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams covering reading and writing. There is no coursework component. You'll sit the exams when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement
Administrator or receptionist: employers routinely ask for English at this level
Care assistant: care providers require English for record-keeping and reporting
Retail team member: stock, signage, and customer correspondence all need solid English
Teaching assistant: schools require English qualifications for support staff
Warehouse operative: safety documentation and reporting require clear written English
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: if the initial assessment suggests you need to build skills before Level 2, this is the step before.
GCSE English Language: some learners choose to sit the full GCSE after completing Level 2.
Level 3 qualifications in any subject: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels and vocational Diplomas, require English at Level 2 as an entry condition.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses at The Sheffield College may be a better fit.
