Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Northampton – TESS Group
CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySKILLSFR
About this course
Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in a job role, fitting learning around your work. There are no specific entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point, and your learning will be planned from there. The course covers speaking, listening and communication, reading, and writing. It typically takes 3 months. A free functional skills english course for adults who want a recognised qualification without leaving work.
Who this course is for
This qualification assesses three components:
Speaking, listening and communication
Reading
Writing
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements although initial assessment and diagnostic results identify if the level is appropriate
What you will learn
You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll practise communicating clearly in discussions and exchanges.
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those you encounter at work.
You'll identify the main points and purposes of written material.
You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use spelling, punctuation, and grammar accurately in your writing.
How you will learn
You learn through work-based activity linked to your job role. Assessment covers three components: speaking, listening and communication; reading; and writing. Each component is assessed separately. Speaking, listening and communication is assessed through observed tasks or discussions. Reading and writing are assessed through set tasks. Your initial assessment and diagnostic results are used to confirm the level is right for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TESS Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records
Care assistant: writing notes and communicating with colleagues and clients
Retail assistant: handling written tasks and talking with customers
Administrator: reading and producing straightforward workplace documents
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in a classroom setting
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 English, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available through some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: strong English skills support entry to a wide range of Level 2 Diplomas and NVQs in health and social care, business, and other sectors.
