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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Camborne

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 Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, part-time during the day, over 30 weeks.

You'll practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course builds your ability to communicate clearly in everyday and work situations. It is a recognised GCSE English alternative for adults who need a solid English qualification for work or further study.

You'll complete an initial assessment before you start. This makes sure the course is the right level for you. You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want to improve your English and gain a Functional Skills qualification that supports employment and progression. Your initial and diagnostic assessments will identify the right level so you can build skills step by step. You will practise speaking listening reading and writing so you can communicate more clearly and confidently in real situations. It is also a strong option if you need English to progress in your current role or move into further study.

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 develop your reading skills across a range of texts and documents.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills for real conversations and workplace situations.
  • You'll learn to identify the main points and purpose of written material.
  • You'll practise structuring sentences, paragraphs, and written responses accurately.
  • You'll develop confidence in using English to support your work or study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cornwall College Camborne. Activities include reading tasks, writing exercises, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests covering reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates with customers face to face and in writing.
  • Care assistant, writes records and communicates clearly with colleagues and clients.
  • Retail assistant, handles written instructions, emails, and customer queries.
  • Administrator, prepares documents and correspondence in a busy office.
  • Warehouse operative, reads and follows written instructions and safety notices.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.
  • GCSE English, if you want to sit the full GCSE examination.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 English qualification as part of their entry criteria.
Apply on cornwall.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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