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 initial and diagnostic assessments. 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.
Most of our courses are subsidised through funding from the Department for Education. We are required to collect some additional enrolment information after you book. We only gather information that is necessary and handle it in line with our privacy notice. Without this data, we may be unable to offer you a place. Your cooperation ensures that we can continue to provide subsidised learning opportunities 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.