English Functional Skills Level 1 & 2
Functional Skills English courses aim to build on your current skills and to focus on the skills needed to help you succeed in everyday work and social situations. They look at communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening and are available at three levels (Entry Level 3, Level 1 & 2). The awarding body for the course is Edexcel.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- XDKSENG
- Validated By
- Edexcel
- Learner Aim Reference
- 60342894 (L1), 60342900 (L2), 60342882 (E3)
- Price
- Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime or Evening
- Course Level
- Level 1 & 2
- Study Mode
- Online
- Course Location
- Strawberry Fields Hub
Leyland Campus
- Start Date
- 02/09/2024
- Age Group
- Adults (19+)
- Course Duration
- 17 weeks
- Overview
You will study this course at the Strawberry Fields Hub in Chorley for daytime lessons. Click here to view map.
You will study this course at our Leyland Campus for evening lessons.
Functional Skills English courses focus on reading, technical writing skills and planning and creating a range of personal and work documents such as letters, blogs and forum posts. The course will also develop confidence in your speaking and listening skills. Task based activities will allow you to practise these in everyday scenarios.
Your progress will be regularly reviewed with your tutor.
You will work individually, in pairs, small groups or as a whole class in order to consolidate the skills and knowledge taught. You will need to do approximately 3 hours of directed study per week in your own time.
LEVEL 1 / 2 – Courses starts Thursday 5th September:
- Level 1: Thursdays 17:30-20:30
- Level 2: Thursdays 09:30-12:30
ENTRY LEVEL 3 – Course starts Tuesday 10th September:
- Tuesdays – 13:30-16:30
Hear what Luke has to say about studying Functional Skills at Runshaw:
- Equipment Required
Please bring a pen, A4 lined paper and an A4 ring binder to the first session.
- Entry Requirements
Prior to enrolment you will need to undertake a BKSB assessment to ensure you are enrolled on to the right level.
- How will I be assessed?
Courses are externally assessed by:
- a reading paper
- a writing paper
- Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening for Entry Level qualifications are internally assessed.
- Progression Pathway
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Functional Skills qualification in English at either Entry 3, Level 1 or 2. You may then progress to the next level of Functional Skills English, or courses in other areas.
- Health, Safety & Well-Being
Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.
- Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- National Careers Service
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