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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Saint Austell

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds 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 Cornwall College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, part-time during the day, over 30 weeks.

You'll apply these skills to everyday and workplace situations. The course runs at a manageable pace, with regular sessions and some independent study between classes.

You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you need a Level 2 English qualification for work training or further study and want to improve clarity accuracy and confidence in communication. You will practise reading writing speaking and listening skills and apply them to workplace and everyday scenarios. The course is intensive and requires regular attendance plus independent study between sessions. It is a strong route if you need English to meet entry requirements or progress in your current role.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you will complete an Initial and Diagnostic assessment to ensure you are working at the most appropriate level for your current needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including workplace documents and everyday materials.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening skills in realistic scenarios.
  • You'll apply English skills to workplace and everyday situations.
  • You'll develop accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll build confidence communicating in professional contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Cornwall College St Austell. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and exercises. You'll also do some independent study between sessions. Assessment is through a written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment, both set by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College St Austell will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate records and communicates with colleagues and service users.
  • Retail assistant, handles written tasks and everyday workplace communication.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written documentation.
  • Receptionist, manages written correspondence and spoken communication daily.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges for entry requirements.
  • GCSE English, if you want a traditional qualification after completing Level 1.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or other sectors that require a Level 1 or Level 2 English qualification for entry.
Apply on cornwall.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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