Level 1 Functional Skills English Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study alongside your job, working with a trainer to build practical English skills over 12 months. The course may be free if you are on an apprenticeship or study programme. Fees may apply for other learners. You will cover letter writing, emails, information leaflets, and different writing techniques. The course ends with a written test and a speaking and listening assessment. This is a recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers accept.
Who this course is for
You will do work with your trainer covering English skills such as letter writing, email, making information leaflets and using different ways of writing information. Leading to a test which is completed through Shoots training and a speaking and listening exam which is done with your assessor.
Entry requirements
This course is for anyone who wants to update their skills through activities in these areas or to progress from a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll write formal letters and professional emails
You'll produce information leaflets and other documents
You'll use different writing techniques for different purposes
You'll develop speaking and listening skills assessed in a live evaluation
You'll read and understand a range of texts
You'll communicate clearly in work-related contexts
How you will learn
You work closely with a trainer and assessor throughout the course. Learning is built around your job role and everyday tasks. Assessment has two parts: a written test completed through Shoots Training, and a speaking and listening exam conducted with your assessor. An initial assessment at the start helps shape the learning plan to your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shoots Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - clear written and spoken communication required
Administrator - emails, letters, and documents are daily tasks
Care assistant - record-keeping and communication with colleagues and families
Retail team member - written communication and customer-facing skills
Warehouse operative - reading instructions and completing written records
Teaching assistant - supporting literacy in a classroom setting
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English - the next step up, and the qualification employers mean when they ask for a GCSE English equivalent. Many roles and further training courses require Level 2.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your sector - once you have Level 1 English, you may meet the entry requirements for a range of Level 2 Diplomas or Certificates in your industry.
