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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Manchester – St Antony’s Centre

CostFREE
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Manchester. Classes run at St Antony's Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Before you start, you'll complete a short diagnostic test to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and communication skills at a standard that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. It runs over 45 hours part-time. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that requirement.

Who this course is for

We offer Functional Skills (City & Guilds) courses at: Entry level 2, Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

Functional Skills are practical skills in Mathematics to provide people with essential knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work.

They are learning tools that enable learners to:

  • apply their knowledge and understanding to everyday life
  • engage competently and confidently with others
  • solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations
  • develop personally and professionally as positive citizens who can actively contribute to society.

Functional Skills are important because they provide people with the skills, knowledge and understanding that they will need in order to progress and succeed in education, work and life.

Course content

Key areas:

  • Speaking and listening – making an oral presentation or report.
  • Reading – reading and understanding information and instructions.
  • Writing – writing accurately so that meaning is clear.

Entry requirements

Evidence of competence at the level below that to be studied. This is assessed through diagnostic testing prior to start of course to ensure we place the right applicant at the correct level to enable them to progress and achieve.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday life and work.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information in formal and informal contexts.
  • You'll speak clearly and communicate ideas in discussions and presentations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes of different types of written material.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at St Antony's Centre, with tutor-led sessions covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds examination. The speaking and listening component is assessed separately. Your tutor will use the initial diagnostic results to focus your learning on the areas where you need most support.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Antony's Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: many roles require GCSE English or equivalent
  • Care assistant: written records and communication are core to the role
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require Level 2 English as a minimum
  • Administrator: written communication is central to most office roles
  • Retail supervisor: team communication and written reporting required
  • Healthcare support worker: patient documentation needs clear written English

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English, you could move on to:

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field, many of which require Level 2 English as an entry condition
  • A GCSE English resit, if you want a traditional GCSE grade for a specific employer or course
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which typically requires Level 2 English and opens a route to university
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