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Level 2 Functional Skills English in Salisbury

Cost£100.00
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 2 in Salisbury. Daytime classes run at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill. You'll need a Level 1 in English before enrolling, and a diagnostic assessment takes place before the course begins. This level 2 functional skills english course covers reading and writing in detail, across 45 hours of classroom-based study. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Functional Skills English Level 2 certificate meets that requirement.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Award is a nationally recognised civilian qualification, and the level is equivalent to GCSE grades A - C. By achieving your Functional Skills English Level 2 you will:

Increase your chances of promotion

Improve your job prospects for future employment

Extend your knowledge

Content: You will cover the following units:

Reading – selecting, reading, understanding and comparing texts and using them to gather information, ideas, arguments and opinions.

Writing – writing formal documents using standard English.

Speaking, Listening and Communication – making a range of contributions to formal discussions in a range of contexts, including those that are unfamiliar, and make effective formal presentations.

Entry requirements

Candidates must already hold a Level 1 in English and Maths before undertaking this course. A further diagnostic assessment will take place before enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll select, read and understand a range of texts to gather information, ideas and opinions.
  • You'll compare texts and identify arguments and viewpoints within them.
  • You'll write formal documents clearly and accurately.
  • You'll apply spelling, punctuation and grammar to a standard expected at Level 2.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill, with flexible study to suit your schedule. Assessment is through externally set reading and writing tasks, as required for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification. A diagnostic assessment takes place before you enrol to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. RACPD Head Office, Larkhill will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser: clear written communication is a core requirement.
  • Administrative assistant: employers routinely ask for a GCSE english equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: written records and communication are part of the role.
  • Retail supervisor: team communications and reporting need solid written English.
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect at least a functional skills english qualification at Level 2.
  • Call centre agent: written and verbal English skills are assessed at interview.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with your English qualification and meets the same employer threshold for numeracy.
  • GCSE English (resit): if you want a graded GCSE for a specific course or employer requirement.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification: many courses in health, business, or childcare require Level 2 English as an entry condition, so this opens those doors.
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