English Functional Skills

A Level 2 English qualification will improve your career options. You'll be able to apply for jobs in careers such as; nursing, teaching, policing, the fire service and many more. You'll also be able apply for higher education courses, apprenticeships and training courses.

What will the course cover?

The qualification is made up of 3 modules, some topics include:

• Linguistic techniques and devices
• Comparing and contrasting different texts
• Contributions and discussions
• Formal and informal language
• Layout, format, structure and writing of various texts

What can I do next? 

Upon completion of your Level 2 Certificate you have a number of new opportunities: 

• Apply confidently for job vacancies in your chosen industry  
• Apply for a Level 3 apprenticeship
• Access various Higher Education training routes such as college or sixth form that can lead to University 

Who can do this course? 

We can offer Functional Skills English to anyone over 19 who is currently unemployed or on a low income*. You must be able to commit to attending the training centre for the duration of your course.