Course details
Course Title:
English Functional Skills Entry Level
Course Number:
SKA32021
Venue:
Allen Park Centre
Learning Area:
Level:
Start Date:
11 September 2024
End Date:
25 June 2025
Session Time(s):
13:00 - 15:00Total Hours:
68
Class Size:
Between 8 and 15 learners
Who is this course for
FEES - almost all of our maths and English classes are fully funded meaning you will not need to pay fees. When you click apply now, use the drop down box to select the 'Full remission' option and this will zero the fees. Our staff will provide more information once you've booked your assessment.
The course is suitable for learners who wish to be recognised for their achievement of a wide range of practical English skills for use in everyday life or who would like to improve their confidence and skills with all areas of the English language.
English Functional Skills are benchmark qualifications required by many employers and recognised nationally.
Entry Level qualifications will allow learners to progress onto higher levels of English Functional Skills.
What are the entry requirements
An initial assessment will be completed prior to enrolling onto this course, to check prior knowledge and ensure you join the correct level course for you.
This course is not an alternative to ESOL courses English for Speakers of Other Languages.
What will I be learning
Entry Level Functional Skills courses enable learners to speak, listen, communicate, read and write with increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness at each level and to apply the knowledge and skills in familiar situations. There are 3 components to the course:
Speaking, listening and communication:
Take full part in
formal and informal discussions and exchanges that include unfamiliar subjects
Make relevant and extended contributions to discussions, allowing for and
responding to others input
Present information/points of view clearly and in
appropriate language.
Reading:
Identify and understand the main points, ideas
and how they are presented in texts
Read and understand texts in detail
Utilise information contained in texts
Identify suitable
responses.
Writing:
Write a range of texts to communicate
information, ideas and opinions, using formats and styles suitable for their
purpose and audience.
Write clearly and coherently, including an appropriate
level of detail
Present information in a logical sequence
Use correct
grammar, including correct and consistent use of tense
Ensure written work
includes generally accurate punctuation and spelling and that meaning is clear
in more than one type of text.
How will I be assessed and supported
To achieve functional skills learners must pass three assessments,which includes reading, writing and speaking and listening. These assessments are a mandatory part of the course. Assessment dates will be confirmed in due course, please note that exams/assessments are fixed and may not be at the same time/day/venue as your usual class session . So, please make any necessary work or childcare arrangements well in advance to ensure you are able to attend.
At DALS, we use an Individual Learning Plan ILP to set and
review targets and provide feedback, enabling continual reflection and
evaluation throughout the course. Learners will also receive verbal and/or
written feedback on marked work. Learners will use their ILP to help track and
monitor their own progress towards set goals, to support personal development
and achievement.
At enrolment, it is important that you tell us if you have a
learning difficulty or disability and require support. Learners declaring a
support need will be referred for an assessment. If an enhanced support need is
confirmed, a Support Package will be offered, in order to assist your progress
in your learning and development, specific to your assessed
needs.
What do I need to bring?
Notebook and pens.You will need to buy basic stationery, folders for work and writing materials.
You will also need an English dictionary
Any additional costs?
IMPORTANT - There is a requirement for candidates to pay for resit Functional Skills exams (Maths, English & ICT). This will include anyone who does not arrive for their first exam - in these instances you must pay for the second and any subsequent exams in the same subject.The fees must be paid 21 days prior to the exam. Exact costs will be confirmed by the awarding body but are approximately £8.50 per unit
Please Note: Prices shown are set by City and Guilds and are subject to change.
What can this course lead to
We have lots of courses planned to ensure you have a variety of progression routes. If you are interested in another course, please ask for more information or telephone our Helpline on 01332 956565 or DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
On completion of this course, you could progress to:
GCSE English Language
Functional Skill Maths
Digital Skills courses
Employability courses
Allen Park Centre
Address:
Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE
Phone: 01332 956350
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Online
You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person
You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:
Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.
Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.
Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE
Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm
Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.
By telephone
Enquiries: 01332 956565
By Email
DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.