Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham – Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration54 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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.
Functional Skills English Level 2 in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, so contact the college for details. This level 2 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and communication skills at a standard employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Classes run over 54 hours, giving you time to build on each skill before moving to the next. You'll sit an external assessment when you're ready.
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, articles, and workplace materials.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use spelling, punctuation, and grammar correctly in your writing.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll communicate clearly in discussions and presentations.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in what you read and hear.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through tasks and practice activities. Assessment is by external exam, set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll take the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - written and verbal communication is central to the role.
Administrator - employers routinely ask for a GCSE English equivalent.
Healthcare support worker - clear written records are a core requirement.
Teaching assistant - schools expect solid English skills at this level.
Retail supervisor - team communication and written reporting matter.
Call centre agent - reading, listening, and clear speech are assessed daily.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills English - if you want to develop your skills further beyond the GCSE English alternative level.
GCSE English Language - some learners choose to sit the full GCSE after completing a functional skills english qualification.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications - many courses in health, business, childcare, and construction ask for a Level 2 English qualification as an entry requirement.
Access to Higher Education Diploma - universities accept Functional Skills Level 2 English as part of the entry profile for Access courses.
