What is English Functional Skills?
Functional Skills are nationally recognised awards which help you to develop your Maths, English and ICT skills.
In our English Functional Skills classes you will receive full support from our excellent tutors as you study at your own pace.
The courses are designed to meet the needs of the world of work and are particularly suitable for those people actively looking for employment as well as those in employment wishing to move on or up in their career.
You will gain the practical skills needed to succeed in further learning, employment and the wider society.
When will the course start? How long will it take to complete?
Our courses are regularly running and start dates vary throughout the year.
If you are interested in enrolling on our English Functional Skills courses, contact us today.
Depending on your learning style, the course can take between 8 weeks and one year to complete. It is a flexible course and can be studied either during the day or in the evening.
The course takes place at 2.1 Clarendon Park, Nottingham, NG5 1AH.
What will I learn in English Functional Skills?
English Functional Skills provides the basis for effective communication and understanding across the three subject skill areas; speaking and listening, reading, and writing. The study of English can broaden your skills and confidence, allowing you to develop skills that help you to get on in every day life.
Functional Skills qualifications are taught from Entry Level up to Level 2.
You will learn to write concisely and with clarity and will apply this knowledge to a number of practical writing tasks, such as article and letter writing.
You will study alongside like-minded people in classes delivered by friendly supportive tutors.
Is there an exam for English Functional Skills?
Yes. In order to achieve your qualification there is an exam you must complete.
However, you do not have to sit the exam until you and your tutor are confident you will achieve. Full support is available for learners with additional needs, such as dyslexia.
Do I need any qualifications to do this course?
You don’t need any prior qualifications to enrol on English Functional Skills.
We do ask that you complete an initial assessment with ILT Community College when you enrol so that we can understand the level you are currently working to. We do not ask learners to enrol on a course that is above or below their learning ability.
How much will the course cost?
This course is free to study providing you don’t already hold a grade 4 (equivalent to grade C) or above at GCSE level in English.
If you are unsure of your prior learning record, we can check this for you as part of your enrolment.
I'm interested in enrolling, what should I do now?
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