English Skills (Level 1 & 2)
We understand that you work on an 8-week shift pattern so, you can start this course when it is suitable for you and your work pattern.
Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2
Functional English is split into the following areas:
- Speaking - Listening and Communicating - this will include extended narratives and information (information may be on technical, concrete, or abstract topics), discussions, detailed explanations and presentations, all at varying lengths.
- Reading - This should include a range of straightforward and complex texts on a range of topics and of varying lengths that instruct, describe, explain, and persuade
- Writing – Text: this will include straightforward and complex texts such as articles, narratives, explanations and reports of varying lengths. Spelling, punctuation and grammar and writing composition
On successful completion, you will achieve a Functional Skills qualification.
Achieving a Functional Skills English qualification at Level 2 will demonstrate your ability and competence in numeracy and is considered equivalent to a GCSE C/4 or above. Level 2 qualifications are accepted by some universities for entry on to a variety of degree programmes - please check the entry requirements for the university you wish to apply to
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Prior to enrolment, you will complete an assessment, the outcome of the assessment will decide which level you will be enrolled on to. There is further information below regarding how to book an assessment.
This course is a combination of online and face-to-face learning.
The face-to-face learning will take place at our Salford Training Centre.
This course is FREE to individuals (including those who are employed on the day they start their programme of learning) who:
- Are a Greater Manchester Resident
- Aged 19+
- Have not previously attained a GCSE grade A* to C or grade 4 to 9 in English and maths
- Does not hold a Functional Skills qualification above or at the level being applied for
If you are unsure about whether you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You will need to attend an Information and Enrolment session which will last approximately one hour.
During the session, you will complete a maths and English initial assessment and your enrolment paperwork.
Please book your session using the links found on this page.
