Functional Skills in English

Course Information

Introduction

English Functional Skills Level 1 is the ideal qualification if you are wanting to progress onto an apprenticeship or further your job prospects.Successful completion of the course will enable you to access a Level 2 intermediate apprenticeship or study programme and is the ideal platform for progressing onto English Functional Skills Level 2.The course is completely free of charge for anyone who has not already completed a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English.

Overview

What you will study:

(At beginner level)

• Punctuation


• Spelling


• Grammar


• Language features


• Language structure


• Fact, bias and opinion


• Reading, writing and speaking and listening

Who is this course for?

Anyone wishing to complete an English qualification to develop their career, providing you meet the entry criteria.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an initial assessment before enrolment and will need to be at Entry 3.5 and meet the funding requirements.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

Progression may include English Functional Skills Level 2 or Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Assessment types

Assessment type: The course will be assessed via two exams, which will be sat in the centre with an independent invigilator. You will also have to complete a speaking and listening assessment, which will be internally assessed.