Description:
This 18 week online Functional Skills Level 2 English qualification course is designed to develop your communication skills for the modern world, for future learning and work opportunities. You will develop reading skills, with a focus on understanding different text types and their meaning. Also, you will improve your overall writing ability by working on articles, blogs, emails, letters, reports, and other written texts. In addition, spelling, punctuation and grammar are key to Level 2 success and are covered throughout the course. You will also complete a Speaking, Listening and Communication assessment as part of this qualification. Our awarding body is City & Guilds
Please note that this is an intensive 18 week fast-track version of our L2 Functional Skills English course. It requires a high level of commitment. Success relies on the ability to complete a significant amount of homework tasks, attend all taught sessions and to have strong Level 1 English skills. After you have applied for a place on the course, you will complete a BKSB online assessments and a writing task. A tutor will contact you to discuss the course requirements and either offer you a place or signpost you to a more suitable option.
This qualification is an alternative to GCSE. A level 2 pass is equivalent to a Grade 4 pass in GCSE English Language and is an acceptable alternative for the majority of job/course requirements. The qualification is usually taken by those whose first language is English, but learners with fluent skills who speak English as an additional language may also benefit from the course. It is only for learners who do not already have a GCSE or equivalent pass grade in English (C/ 4 or above) - your learning will be free as a result.
Additional Information: As this is an online course using Microsoft Teams, you will need to be able to connect to the internet using a computer with a separate keyboard. Connecting using a mobile phone or any device (e.g. tablet) with an onscreen keyboard will not be possible. You will also need access to a printer. If you do not have one, you could use the printing services at your local library.
Many of our courses are free or subsidised through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), which is funded by the UK Government. To confirm your eligibility for funding and help monitor how public funding is being used, we are required to collect some information about our learners. Once you have booked your place, we will ask you to provide additional enrolment details. We only collect information that is required for funding, audit and reporting purposes, and we handle it in line with our Privacy Notice. If you are unable to provide the information needed, we may not be able to offer you a funded place. Thank you for helping us continue to provide high-quality learning opportunities for people across Worcestershire.
Please Note: To enrol on this course you must register your interest first. One of our staff will then contact you to ensure suitability. At which point we will confirm your booking.