Course code: X0002 (FS)
Good reading, writing and speaking skills are essential in all areas of your daily life, whether at home, at work, in educational settings or in your social life
Whether you need to read and reply to a letter or email, fill in a form, or apply for a job or college course, you’ll need good reading and writing skills to make sure you understand what information you’re being asked for and that you provide the details that are required.
Even if you just want to read an article on your phone or tablet, do your shopping online or put your feet up with a good book, good reading skills are essential for those things too!
And if you need to make a phone call or speak to someone face-to-face, ask a question in a shop, or attend a job interview or medical appointment, having good speaking and listening skills will give you the confidence to take an active part in the conversation and get the information you need.
In the workplace, employers will look for strong reading, writing and speaking skills to ensure that you comply with company procedures, understand tasks you are asked to complete and can communicate with customers in a professional and helpful manner.
You will learn in a practical way, applying your skills to a range of scenarios that you will encounter on a day-to-day basis and will work take part in group discussions, presentations and activities to enable you to continually use and improve your skills and confidence throughout the duration of the course.
Also, did you know, that if you don’t have English at GCSE grade C/4 you can study this course for free?
For more details email admissions@wolvcoll.ac.uk
The Level 2 English Functional Skills is available either in college or online to enable you to fit studying around your other commitments. Please note: if you choose the online course you will need to attend college for an assessment before the course starts and to sit an exam at the end of the course.
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements to undertake functional skills qualifications. However prior to starting the course you will be asked to attend an assessment to ensure that you are placed on the correct level course for you.
What will I learn?
During this course you will develop a range of skills to enable you to read, write, listen and speak confidently and independently.
Speaking and listening skills
Reading techniques
Writing techniques
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
How will I be assessed?
You will assessed through continual assessment of your speaking and listening skills and two 45 minute exams that you will sit when you are ready.
What can I do next?
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you use your English, maths and ICT skills effectively to progress to a range of other courses at the college or get a job.
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