Course Overview
Functional English classes are available to adults (19+) at our Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge campuses.We encourage you to apply on-line and register your interest in studying English. You can apply for our Functional Skills courses at any time from now until February 2022. Our classes start the week commencing 27th September and we accept students onto the course throughout the year up to the end February 2022. Following receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the campus, the day and time of the sessions and the options available to you.There are daytime and evening classes available which are face to face with adherence to 'covid' safety guidelines and appropriate social distancing.We also continue to offer our popular distance learning option which gives students an opportunity to work remotely with an English Lecturer.All of these courses are free of charge for applicants who do not have a Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
What will I learn?
When you sign up to study English, we will help you develop your core skills and knowledge in reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
The full Functional skills qualifications for English includes:
1. Speaking, listening and communication assessments (marked by your Lecturer),
2. A Reading and
3. A Writing exam,
which are marked by the Awarding Body (Edexcel).
Assessments take place on a regular basis to develop and assess your skills and fully prepare you for the formal assessments needed to gain a qualification.
Entry Requirements
As part of the interview process, all applicants will complete an initial assessment.
Using the results from this and through discussion with you, we will be able to advise you about the course and qualification that is most suitable for you.
Your individual programme of study will be tailored to your needs through regular progress monitoring and discussion with your Lecturer.
Additional Costs and Information
All of these courses are free of charge for applicants who do not have a Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
You will be required to provide your own equipment which should include a folder, paper and pens.
What Could I Do Next?
For those who achieve a Functional skills Level 2 English qualification, there are opportunities to progress to a GCSE English course.
