Free Level 1 English Skills in Birmingham. Classes run at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf. Entry to the course depends on your prior attainment, which the centre will assess before you start. The course covers all aspects of English, including reading, writing, and communication skills. It runs full-time over one year. The level 1 english skills qualification is designed to support progression toward Functional Skills English or GCSE English.
Who this course is for
This Level 1 suite of Awards in aspects of English is aimed at adults and young people who wish to improve
their English. The Awards are intended to aid progression, either to further study through English
Functional Skills or GCSE English qualifications. The individual stand-alone units have been mapped to the
Adult Literacy Core Curriculum. A Level 1 Certificate in English Skills is also available. This is suitable for
those who wish to improve all aspects of their English.
Entry requirements
This course is being run in the academic year 2021-2022 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills across a range of texts.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
You'll build your understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll work on communication and language skills in everyday contexts.
You'll cover all aspects of English mapped to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the units within the Certificate. Assessment is based on the individual units that make up the qualification. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is required.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
Warehouse operative: written instructions and record-keeping involved.
Receptionist or admin assistant: emails, forms, and written communication.
Care assistant: documentation and communication with clients and colleagues.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: if you want to consolidate your skills at the same level with a qualification widely used by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by most employers and further education providers.
GCSE English: a formal academic route if you want to progress to A-levels or higher education.
