Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Southwark

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College. This is a full-time daytime course, running over 7 months. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication at the level employers and universities recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. A good level of English is required to join; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point. The level 2 functional skills english qualification is widely used where employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Entry requirements

Good level of English reading, writing and speaking.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in work and everyday life.
  • 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 and respond appropriately in discussions and formal exchanges.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes of spoken and written communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bosco College, with daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through two components: a reading and writing exam, and a speaking, listening, and communication assessment. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for both components throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Administrative assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily.
  • Healthcare support worker: documentation and patient communication rely on English skills.
  • Retail assistant: writing, reading, and speaking with customers and colleagues.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident literacy skills.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: written instructions, forms, and safety notices.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require a functional skills english qualification or GCSE equivalent.

What you could study next

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

  • A Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as health and social care, business, or education.
  • A GCSE English resit, if a graded GCSE is specifically required.
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which prepares you for university study.
  • An apprenticeship, where this qualification meets the English entry requirement.

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