Level 1 Functional Skills English in Newham – The Diaspora Community Projects
Cost£500.00
Duration1 month
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Newham. Classes run at The Diaspora Community Projects. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and communication skills you can use at work, in study, and in everyday life. It typically takes one month with flexible daytime attendance. A functional skills english qualification at this level is a recognised GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills English qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.
Entry requirements
There are no age restriction for this qualification
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including documents used at work.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, forms, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday and work situations.
You'll speak clearly and communicate information to other people.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Diaspora Community Projects, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. You'll complete a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked externally by NOCN.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Diaspora Community Projects will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is required
Care assistant: reading and writing skills used daily in this role
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling queries
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE english equivalent. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or customer service, which often require Level 2 English alongside them.
