Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken English at Level 1, and runs for around 54 hours in total. A Level 1 functional skills english qualification is widely treated as a GCSE English alternative by employers and training providers. You'll sit an 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 workplace documents and everyday materials.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and forms.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in a range of contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus, with a tutor guiding sessions on reading, writing, and spoken English. Assessment is through externally marked reading and writing tests, plus a speaking and listening assessment. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus 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
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes accurately matters in this role
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork day to day
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records on the job
Receptionist: handling written communications and speaking with visitors
School support worker: reading and writing skills are essential in classroom settings
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and apprenticeship programmes ask for Level 2 as a minimum.
GCSE English: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or follow this qualification.
