English Functional Skills Level 1

About the course
This course helps to develop a basic level of practical and transferable skills in English, which will be useful in work and life. There are 3 units:

• Speaking, Listening and Communication
• Reading
• Writing

You will learn a range of skills including:

• Communicating information and contributing to discussions
• Finding analysing information in a range of texts
• Writing letters, emails and reports
• Using the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

You should expect to complete 2 hours of homework per week in addition to class attendance and exam revision.

Entry requirements 
Learners must take an initial assessment followed by a full diagnostic to establish that they are ready to study at this level.

Assessment 
There is a controlled internal assessment for each of the 3 units.

Equipment 
Please bring a notebook and pen.

Progression 
Learners who achieve their Level 1 qualification may progress on the English GCSE.

How to apply
You cannot apply for this course at present.  Please email us for further information if required on adulted@collyers.ac.uk

Induction
Students are required to attend a College induction .

Fees 
This course is fully funded by the Government for learners who do not already have an equivalent qualification.