Start Date
- February 2025, Part Time
Summary
Functional Skills in English is a part time course for students over 19. If you want to develop your English but aren't ready for GCSEs yet then Functional Skills is a good starting point. We offer both Entry Level and Level 1 English Functional Skills qualifications, all of which help students to develop a range of reading, writing and communicating skills. The qualification is recognised by colleges and employers and some universities accept Functional Skills instead of GCSEs. The course is offered on a day or evening basis and the classes are usually 3 hours long.
Because this is a short course, attendance at all sessions is vital.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an online assessment.
Assessment
Unlike GCSEs you are able to take your test when you are ready and at the level that suits you. The tests are online or paper based.
All candidates will be given a Digital Skills assessment and will be offered a short course to improve this area of their knowledge if this is deemed suitable.
Progression
Students may go on to higher levels in Functional Skills, GCSE or other higher level study.
Career Progression
The Functional Skills qualification is recognised by an increasing number of employers and could be useful in a wide variety of career choices. The course is about developing essential skills of effective written and verbal communication, all of which are highly sought after in the workplace.
Fees
The course is free for anyone who has not yet achieved a Grade C or 4 or above. For students who have already achieved a Grade C/4 or above who are looking to improve their grade please contact the Advice Shop on 01603 773773 for fee information.
