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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration55 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 Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening, and runs for 55 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

TBC

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents used in everyday work and 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 speak and listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and arguments in written material.
  • You'll plan, draft, and review your own writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Community Academy. Assessment for the NOCN Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed by on-screen or paper-based tests. Speaking, listening and communicating is assessed by your tutor through a set task.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Community Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Care assistant - reading care plans and writing records accurately
  • Receptionist - handling written communications and face-to-face queries
  • Retail assistant - reading instructions, writing reports, serving customers
  • Teaching assistant - supporting learners requires confident English skills
  • Administrator - emails, documents, and written communication daily
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety documents and completing paperwork

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field - many Level 3 courses list GCSE English or a functional skills english qualification as an entry requirement, so this opens doors.
  • GCSE English (if you want a traditional GCSE grade for a specific employer or course requirement).
  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths - often studied alongside or after English to meet employer and college entry requirements.
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