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If you want to improve your English skills or start working towards a nationally recognised qualification, this is the course for you. The course may be taken alongside other courses or as a preparation for a vocational course.
Study will cover reading, writing, speaking and listening and you will work to your own Individual Learning Plan at your own pace. The course delivers English skills in an adult context.
We run Functional Skills courses at the following levels: Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2. Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE grade 4. There are daytime and evening classes for all levels. You will have one 3-hour class per week. Tutors are highly qualified and experienced specialists who design your own Individual Learning Plan and use a variety of teaching techniques to suit your learning style.
The Certificate in Adult English course will give you: Pride in gaining a nationally recognised qualification, a qualification for your CV, job applications or college applications, extra confidence, a sense of achievement and the ability to progress.
During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of:
Start Date
Various Start Dates
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
An initial assessment will determine entry onto the right level course.
Additional assessment for learning will take place during the two week course induction to ensure that learners are on the correct level to suit their skills, ability and previous learning.
Progression
If you successfully complete your qualification, you can enroll for higher level Functional Skills qualifications or GCSE English. You can also apply for vocational courses that require English skills. This will be discussed the Adult Progression Officer.
Assessment Methods
Progress is monitored closely and assessed regularly through coursework and review of the Individual Learning Plan.
Learners will also complete practice assessments and the course is formally assessed by externally marked assessments for reading and writing at Levels 1 and 2 (online/paper-based) and by formal assessment at all 3 entry levels, L1 & L2 speaking and listening – which are all marked internally.
Career Opportunities
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Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Autumn Term
2nd Sept 2024 – 25th Oct 2024
4th Nov 2024 – 20th Dec 2024
Spring Term
6th Jan 2025 – 14th Feb 2025
24th Feb 2025 – 4th Apr 2025
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom