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English & Maths

Functional Skills English Level 2 - Block Week

Start Date:
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 21/06/2024
End Time: 16:30
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site

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Course Overview

Do you need proof of your English skills? Do you have all the skills, but no paperwork to back you up so that you can get your next job or promotion?

This one week, fast paced, intensive course is designed to get you exam ready for your Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification. We'll help you master your techniques in areas that you need support and prepare you for taking your Level 2 exams at the end of the week.

Most employers and further education providers will accept a level 2 functional skills qualification in place of your GCSE certificate, but you will need to double check with your chosen employer, college or university.

Qualification Gained

Nationally recognised City and Guilds Functional Skills English, Level 2

After The Course

You may use this qualification to progress your career or go onto further education opportunities. Most universities accept level 2 for entry onto their degree courses. You would be welcome to discuss your options with your tutor or one of our dedicated careers advisors.

What Will I Learn

You will have a whistle stop tour of the Functional Skills Level 2 English syllabus, with focus on specific areas that you may need polishing.
The syllabus includes:
Writing reports, articles, letters, blogs and more. For the reading component you will be taught how to analyse certain reading texts to obtain information about the purpose and intended audience of any text. You will have the opportunity to compare and contrast different texts.

Our Lecturers

All our lecturers are English specialists with many years experience of teaching adults in Functional Skills English. Our team of lecturers specialise in working with learners who find English challenging and can break complex English skills down into simple and easy to understand processes.

Teaching Learning and Assessment

As an adult learner at Yeovil College you will be able to access a range of support and services (during college hours), including our dedicated Learning Resource Centre, a wealth of resources from our team of expert careers advisors, and a range of wellbeing support.

Course Expenses

For students aged 19 and over who don't yet hold their Functional Skills qualification (or equivalent), this course will be available free of charge, dependent upon your nationality and residency status*.

*The course is free of charge for UK nationals and those who have pre-settled or settled status or other right of abode, who have lived in the UK for the last three years. Funding for this course may also be available free to other students, dependent upon nationality and residency status - to find out more, contact our friendly iZone team.

All exercise books and folders are supplied by the college. You will need to provide a pen.

How Will I Be Assessed

There are two exams (Reading and Writing) as well as a speaking and listening assessment and these will be booked for the end of the block week.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed as a fast paced, intensive week of top up learning to help you to achieve your Level 2 qualification. Therefore, it is recommended that you have English competence at around this level already, but require the certificate to evidence your skills. Prior to the course start, you will meet with a member of the team to complete a baseline assessment to determine the level that you are currently working at, so that we can ensure we know how best to support you through the course.

Required Experience

No previous experience is necessary.

How To Apply

Apply online by clicking the button below. If you have any questions about your application, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly iZone team via 01935423921 or email izone@yeovil.ac.uk.

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