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Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Camborne

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds 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 Cornwall College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, part-time during the day, over 30 weeks.

The course covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You'll apply these skills to real-life and workplace situations. It's a recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment so the course is matched to your current level.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you need a Level 2 English qualification for work training or further study and want to develop your communication skills. You will practise speaking listening reading and writing with increasing clarity and accuracy and apply skills to real life and workplace problems. The course is intensive and expects regular attendance plus independent work. It is a strong choice if you need a recognised qualification to meet entry requirements or employer expectations.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you will complete an Initial and Diagnostic assessment to ensure you are working at the most appropriate level for your current needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, working with a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in real-life contexts.
  • You'll apply English skills to workplace and everyday situations.
  • You'll work with increasing accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll prepare for a formal assessment in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The course is intensive and expects regular attendance. You'll also complete independent work outside class. Assessment is by formal examination covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. The course is delivered part-time during the day at Cornwall College Camborne.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written and spoken communication is essential.
  • Administrator, employers often ask for a Level 2 English qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker, communication skills are central to the role.
  • Retail team member, reading and writing accurately matters day to day.
  • Teaching assistant, schools require a recognised English qualification.
  • Warehouse operative, workplace documentation requires solid literacy skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, many require a Level 2 English qualification to enrol.
  • A-levels or a BTEC Level 3, this course meets the English entry requirement for most.
  • Apprenticeships at Level 3, which often require a functional skills english certificate or GCSE English equivalent.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming toward university study.
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