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Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Blackpool

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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 Blackpool and The Fylde College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks.

The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for work, everyday life, and further study. You'll cover practical tasks like writing clearly, understanding texts, and communicating confidently in different situations. Note that you'll need a Blackpool postcode to study at this centre.

You'll have an initial assessment to find the right starting point for you. You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Learners studying this course will be taught at and learn from The Platform in Blackpool. Please note: if you wish to study at The Platform you will need to live at an address with a Blackpool postcode. Functional Skills English is a practical and nationally recognised qualification designed to help you develop the reading, writing, speaking and communication skills needed for everyday life, employment and further study. Unlike traditional English qualifications that often focus on the analysis of literature, Functional Skills English develops the skills you use in real-world situations. You will learn how to read and understand information from a range of sources, write clearly and accurately for different purposes, and communicate confidently in discussions, presentations and workplace situations. These are the skills that employers, training providers and colleges/universities value highly. The qualification is available at a range of levels, from Entry Level through to Level 2, allowing you to study at a level that is appropriate for your current skills and experience. Before starting the course, you may complete an initial assessment to help identify the most suitable level for you. Whether you are returning to education, preparing for employment, applying for an apprenticeship, or seeking to progress to further study, Functional Skills English can help you achieve your goals. It is particularly beneficial for learners who have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and wish to gain a recognised alternative qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements although you will need to undertake an assessment to help determine the most appropriate course for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including workplace and everyday documents.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll speak and listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll communicate ideas and information in a structured way.
  • You'll develop skills for employment, further study, and everyday life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bispham Campus with a tutor. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is by externally marked written exams and a speaking and listening assessment. Both components must be passed to achieve the full qualification.

What you will need to bring

Bispham Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, uses written and spoken communication daily.
  • Administrator, handles emails, documents, and workplace correspondence.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and communicates with customers.
  • Healthcare support worker, reads care plans and records information accurately.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, now that you meet the English entry requirement for many Level 3 courses.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, often needed alongside English for employment or further study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming toward university, which typically requires Level 2 English.
  • GCSE English Language, if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside your Functional Skills Certificate.
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