Functional Skills English Level 1. Study online, at your own pace, over around 9 months. You can fit your learning around work and other commitments without travelling to a centre. This level 1 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Level 1. When employers ask for GCSE English or a gcse english alternative, a Level 1 Functional Skills English Qualification is a recognised step toward that standard. You'll sit an assessment when you're ready.
Who this course is for
Gain a level 1 English functional skills qualification.
Entry requirements
You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written information.
You'll take part in discussions and present information clearly to others.
You'll follow and give instructions accurately in a range of contexts.
How you will learn
You study online and work through the course at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete each component when you're ready. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written records and communication are core to the role.
Early years practitioner: daily written observations and parent communication.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and serving customers.
Warehouse operative: reading safety documents and completing paperwork.
Receptionist: handling written correspondence and face-to-face communication.
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing activities in the classroom.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available through adult education if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Level 2 or 3 vocational qualifications in childcare, health and social care, or business: many require Level 2 English as a condition of entry.
