Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Barking and Dagenham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel 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.

About this course

Functional Skills English Level 2 Course. Study online, with evening classes to fit around your other commitments. The course runs for around 36 hours in total. It may be free depending on your age or circumstances. Fees may apply for some learners, so contact Barking and Dagenham College directly to find out what you'd pay. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a standard that employers and universities recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.

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 a range of texts, including documents used in everyday work and life.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond effectively in discussions and conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently to communicate ideas and information.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written communication.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is by examination and a speaking and listening component. The reading and writing exams are taken online. You'll need to complete all components to gain the qualification. Barking and Dagenham College will give you details on how and when assessments are scheduled.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Administrator or office clerk - reading and writing skills used daily
  • Care assistant - communication skills needed for working with clients
  • Retail assistant - writing, reading, and speaking with customers
  • Teaching assistant - supports literacy work alongside qualified teachers
  • Warehouse operative - reading instructions, completing records accurately
  • Receptionist - writing emails, taking messages, speaking professionally

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - pairs well with this English qualification and is recognised by many employers as a GCSE Maths equivalent.
  • Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in a vocational subject - many programmes list Functional Skills Level 2 English as an entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma - for those considering university, this is a common next step after gaining Level 2 English and Maths.

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