Course Name
Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2)
Who is this course for?
Adults 19+
Entry Requirements
All students will complete an Initial Assessment prior to the September start date to ensure the level of study / course is suitable.
You are required to maintain over 90% attendance to show your commitment to the college and your studies.
What You Will Learn
There are three components you must complete to achieve this qualification:
1. Reading (external exam)
2. Writing (external exam)
3. Speaking, Listening and Communicating SLC (internal exam)
Reading and writing skills are assessed externally, where you will sit an exam on site at Halesowen College. For your Speaking, Listening and Communicating exam, you will complete two tasks. Both tasks will be assessed by your teacher in class with a small group of 3-5 of your peers.
Course Aim
Depending on what level you are starting your journey at, this course offers an opportunity to achieve a level 1 and/or level 2 qualification in English. Level 2 is the minimum requirement for most employers, apprenticeships, Access and Higher Education courses. A Functional Skills English qualification at Level 2 is considered equivalent to GCSE English at a Grade C/4.
Course Length
This year the course was 15 weeks long with one exam opportunity in December and another in June. Please note, this may change depending on timetabling and other external factors. Exam results take around 4 weeks to return.
What You Will Need to Bring
Note book and pen.
How you will be assessed
Reading and writing skills are assessed externally, where you will sit an exam on site at Halesowen College. For your Speaking, Listening and Communicating exam, you will complete two tasks. Both tasks will be assessed by your teacher in class with a small group of 3-5 of your peers.
Will learners gain a qualification?
Yes, exam results take around 4 weeks to return.
