Functional Skills English

Course overview

This course will enable you to develop your ability to understand and use effective skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in your everyday life and work.

You will learn to read and understand everyday words, spell words important to you like your address and family names; write the letters of the alphabet in correct order, write short, simple things about yourself eg. personal details on forms. You will be able to plan, take part and make relevant contributions to formal and informal discussions and exchanges with one or more people in a professional manner, present information/points of view clearly and in appropriate language to others in your everyday life.

Course details

Requirements, qualifications and progression

Entry Requirements

• Entry level 1: There are no formal entry requirements but you will complete an initial assessment with LIBS Training.
• Entry level 2: You will need to complete an English initial assessment with LIBS Training where you must score at working towards Entry level 2 or present evidence you have already achieved an Entry Level 1 qualification.
• Entry level 3: You will need to complete an English initial assessment with LIBS Training where you must score at working towards Entry level 3 or present evidence you have already achieved an Entry Level 2 qualification.
• Level 1: You will need to complete an English initial assessment with LIBS Training where you must score at working towards Level 1 or present evidence you have already achieved an Entry Level 3 qualification.
• Level 2: You will need to complete an English initial assessment with LIBS Training where you must score at working towards Level 2 or present evidence you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2

Progression

• Upon achieving the level 2 qualification, you can either progress into a vocational course to enhance your knowledge and employability or into higher education by applying for a university course.

Employment Prospect

• Apprenticeships or traineeships as a way of combining training and work
• Sales executive – average salary £29,640
• Plumber/Electrician – average salary £31,200
• Customer service representative – average salary £20,280
• Firefighter – average salary £34,840
• Chef – average starter salary £16,000