Free Level 1 English Reading Skills Course in Dunstable

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 English Reading Skills Course in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This free english reading skills course runs for 60 hours and covers reading as a standalone english reading skills qualification. You must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course is assessed through a reading assessment.

Who this course is for

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

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and written information.
  • You'll identify the main points and ideas in a piece of writing.
  • You'll follow written instructions and extract key details accurately.
  • You'll understand how texts are organised and how language is used to communicate meaning.
  • You'll build the reading skills needed for work, study, and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning is delivered face to face during the day. There is a formal reading assessment to complete the qualification. The centre will also carry out an initial assessment at the start to make sure this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reading product information and written communications
  • Retail assistant, following written instructions and store notices
  • Warehouse operative, reading safety signs and delivery documents
  • Care assistant, understanding written care plans and guidance
  • Receptionist, reading correspondence and written messages
  • Administration assistant, handling written workplace documents

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in English Skills, Writing (City and Guilds) - develop your writing alongside your reading skills.
  • Level 1 Award in English Skills, Speaking and Listening (City and Guilds) - complete all three elements of Functional Skills English at Level 1.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2 - the recognised GCSE equivalent in English, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.

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