Level 1 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham – Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration54 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.
Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may not apply to you. Contact the college to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over 54 hours and covers the reading, writing, and communication skills that employers ask for. Level 1 Functional Skills English is widely treated as a GCSE English alternative and stepping stone to Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. You'll sit an external assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and workplace materials.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately in your writing.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday and work situations.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions and conversations.
You'll identify the main points and purpose of texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. Activities include reading exercises, writing tasks, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is by external exam, covering reading and writing. Speaking and listening is assessed separately. You'll work toward the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles need clear written and spoken English
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing emails and communicating with visitors
Teaching assistant: supporting children's literacy in schools
Customer service adviser: handling written and verbal queries
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of English ability. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, and childcare require Level 2 English alongside the main qualification.
