Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Barking and Dagenham. Evening classes run at Rush Green Campus, so you can study without giving up work or other commitments. The course runs for 36 hours part-time, covering reading, writing, and communication at the level employers and colleges recognise as the GCSE English equivalent. A level 2 functional skills english qualification is accepted wherever GCSE English grade 4 or above is asked for. You'll sit an external exam set by Pearson Edexcel.
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 complex documents and extended writing.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use spelling, punctuation, and grammar correctly in your own writing.
You'll identify the main points and purposes of texts and evaluate their content.
You'll plan, draft, and organise written work in a logical structure.
You'll communicate information and ideas in a way that suits the reader.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Rush Green Campus. You'll work through reading and writing tasks in sessions with a tutor, building toward the final assessments. Functional Skills English Level 2 is assessed by external Pearson Edexcel tests: a reading exam and a writing exam. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service advisor: written communication is central to the role.
Healthcare support worker: many NHS trusts require a GCSE English equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools ask for Level 2 English as a minimum.
Administrator or receptionist: drafting emails and documents daily.
Retail supervisor: written reporting and communication with head office.
Care assistant: care providers often require a functional skills english certificate.
Warehouse team leader: completing records and shift reports accurately.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, apprenticeships, and access to higher education programmes list Level 2 English as an entry requirement, so this opens those doors.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, an Access Diploma typically requires Level 2 English as a starting point.
GCSE English (if needed for a specific employer or course that specifies GCSE by name rather than equivalent).
