Functional Skills English Level 2 - Block Fortnight

Are you aged 19 and over and 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 short, 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 course.

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

The course is held on Monday and Tuesday (full days) in the first week, then Monday and Tuesday (full days) in the second week, with your exams booked for the Wednesday. There are limited spaces available, our next available course dates will be discussed at the telephone interview stage.

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.

Teaching and learning is designed to support all students to achieve.

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.

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

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

Before the start of the course, you will be sent an initial 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.

At the end of the course there are two exams (Reading and Writing) as well as a speaking and listening assessment.

Apply online by clicking the button below. You will then be sent details on how to complete your initial assessment. Once you have completed your initial assessment we will arrange for a telephone interview where we will discuss our next available course dates. You will need to ensure you can come to the college to complete your enrolment paperwork before the cut off date for the course you choose (which will be arranged during your telephone interview).

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.