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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Ryde

CostFREE
Duration56 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Ryde. Classes run at Isle of Wight Council Adult Community Learning, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll cover reading, writing, and speaking and listening, building from the basics through to more advanced skills. The course runs for 56 hours in total. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting level for you.

Who this course is for

Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification to develop new skills and cover everything from the very basics to more advanced. Functional Skills English includes reading, writing and speaking and listening.

What are Functional Skills - Maths and English? Functional Skills are a range of essential subjects that are used to handle problems and questions commonly encountered in daily life. It includes maths, english and ICT and ranges from entry level learners, people with learning difficulties and disabilities to level 2 qualifications. Functional Skills courses are an opportunity to check on your current skills and to carry out a brush up if you need to.

Some of us may already have level 2 qualifications (O levels, GCSEs at level C and above)and may be a bit rusty.

Support is available with Literacy (reading and writing) and Numeracy (maths). The details on this site are here to give you information and to encourage you to update your skills.

WHERE DO I GO FOR SUPPORT?

The Adult Community Learning Service has a team of experienced tutors who can provide full support to help you gain a qualification. We have classes in towns right across the Island. Telephone 817280 to discuss your English or Maths needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including everyday documents and longer written material.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for real conversations and discussions.
  • You'll practise understanding information presented in different formats.
  • You'll build the English skills that employers and further study providers look for.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Isle of Wight Council Adult Community Learning, with a tutor guiding sessions on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests covering reading and writing, plus a separate speaking and listening component assessed by your tutor. Classes are part-time and run during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight Council Adult Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent
  • Receptionist or administrator: written communication skills are essential
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 English qualification
  • Retail supervisor: written and spoken English needed for customer-facing roles
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often require Level 2 English
  • Customer service advisor: clear written and verbal communication required

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in English: if you want to strengthen your English further before moving into Level 3 vocational training or higher education.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: a free functional skills english certificate opens the door to a wide range of further training.
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