Level 2 Functional Skills English Course at TESS Group
CostApplications can be made for funding using the links below
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
About this course
Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in a job role, fitting learning around your work. The course typically takes 3 months and covers speaking, listening and communication, reading, and writing. A Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification is recommended before you start, though an initial assessment will confirm the right level for you. This is the GCSE English equivalent, and when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard. Free Functional Skills English Qualification in English at Level 2 with certificate.
Who this course is for
This qualification assesses three components:
Speaking, listening and communication
Reading
Writing
Entry requirements
Achievement of a functional skill at level 1 is recommended however centres will determine a learners ability through prior initial assessment and diagnostic
What you will learn
You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in workplace and everyday contexts.
You'll practise communicating clearly in discussions and exchanges.
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents relevant to work.
You'll identify the main points, purposes, and arguments in written material.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
How you will learn
The qualification assesses three components: speaking, listening and communication; reading; and writing. Assessment is work-based, taking place in your workplace setting. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed through set tasks. Speaking, listening and communication is assessed through observed activities. Your employer supports your learning throughout, and the centre will guide you on what each assessment involves.
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 advisor: clear written and spoken communication required
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing accurate records
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written communications
Administrator: writing emails, letters, and workplace documents
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy and communicating with staff and parents
Receptionist: written correspondence and confident spoken communication
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step if you want to develop your English further beyond the GCSE equivalent level.
GCSE English Language (resit): some learners use Functional Skills Level 2 as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE, depending on their goals.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, and childcare require English at Level 2 as an entry condition.
