Entry Level 1 to Level 2 Functional Skills
English
Course Overview
The Functional English courses are for anyone who wants to develop their English skills. These courses help you to develop your skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication.
The courses will also help you to gain confidence and a positive attitude to learning. You'll be able to use your new confidence and skills in day to day life and work.
Functional English courses are available at different levels to make sure your class is suited to you and your abilities.
Pre-entry level classes will help you build confidence in using English and provide a springboard to further study.
Entry level classes will help you to build practical, transferable skills. These classes are available at Entry 1, the starting point, through to Entry 3. Achievement can provide the skills for further study at Levels 1 and 2.
Level 1 and 2 qualifications are designed to help you to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English. You'll be able to apply these skills in the workplace and in other real life situations.
The finer detail
Entry Level 1 to Level 2 - Functional Skills Certificates
Duration - 9 weeks per level
Awarding Body - City & Guilds
Start Date - Anytime
Delivery - Online learning
Funding - Fully Funded
Commercial - £399
The important bits
These courses will enable you to:
Move into further study, support you to gain employment, help you move into better employment where English is an entry requirement. Some learners study this course to help their children with English homework.
You'll also develop the following skills for work:
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Working as part of a team, sharing ideas and motivating others to complete tasks.
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Having a positive attitude to plan your own work and complete this within a set time.
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Being a good listener and being able to follow instructions.
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Being able to adapt the way you work when things change, or if you need to switch to a different task quickly.
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Being resilient and able to stick with a task, even if things don’t go to plan. To learn from setbacks.
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Digital skills – using PCs, laptops and tablets.
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Being reliable – attending your sessions and meeting deadlines.
Is functional skills easier than GCSE?
Rather than being easier, functional skills are seen as more accessible than the GCSE, as the questions are more applicable to real life situations. The other advantages are that there is less content to cover, and you can sit the exams all year round with fast track results.
Do Universities accept level 2 functional skills?
Yes, the majority of universities accept the level 2 as a GCSE equivalent that enables you to gain entry to courses such as nursing, midwifery and many more.
What are level 2 functional skills equivalent to?
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English are equivalent to grade C or level 4 GCSEs. Functional skills level 2 qualifications are accepted by employers and universities as GCSE equivalents.
