Preparing for Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">This course is designed to develop learners’ existing knowledge so that they can communicate clearly and accurately in a variety of scenarios in the community, at work and in the home. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">By the end of the course, learners will have the ability and confidence to complete tasks in a range of formal and informal situations such as, taking part in discussions with friends or colleagues, delivering presentations, taking part in activities.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Learners will be working towards the speaking and listening component of a nationally recognised qualification in Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">To be entered into examinations, the following criteria must be met: </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Consistently and independently producing work at Level 1 or Level 2 for speaking & listening, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Learners must pass a mock exam.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">by the end of the course the learners will be able to;</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Listen, understand and make relevant contributions with others. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Communicate information, own views and opinions verbally. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Apply their understanding of spoken language to adapt delivery and content to suit audience and purpose, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Prepare and deliver short presentations on given topics. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Communicate information, own views and opinions in writing. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Apply their understanding of language to adapt delivery and content to suit audience and purpose,  </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Read and understand different types of text of multiple sources and text types. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Write texts of varying complexity with accuracy, effectiveness, and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">By the end of the course, learners will be expected to demonstrate these outcomes confidently and consistently.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Learners must have achieved Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1, or be assessed at working towards Level 1 or Level 2.</span></span></p>

<p><strong>Availability:</strong> September 2024, January 2025 and May 2025</p>

<p><strong>Assessment</strong>: you will be invited to an assessment day to assess you suitability for this course.</p>

<p><strong>Course fee:</strong> Fees will vary according to your personal circumstances and course you are applying for. We will discuss the fees at your assessment.</p>