Functional Skills English

Study Mode: Part Time
Course Level: Entry 1 - Level 2

Where will this course lead?

This free course will help you improve your skills and gain a nationally recognised functional skills qualification.

The programme is designed to:

- Help you at work
- Refresh your skills
- Improve your chances of getting a job or changing career
- Help you with ordinary activities such as writing letters and helping your children with their school work.
- Build your confidence
- Enable progression to other courses e.g. Teaching Assistant, Access programmes or GCSEs.

What will I study?

Upon joining the course, you will undertake an initial assessment to determine your current level. You can progress from Entry Level to Level 1 and Level 2 of the programme.

Gaining a functional skills English qualification can enhance job and learning opportunities.

How will this course be delivered?

Courses are 2 hours per week. Held at various locations. Both daytime and evening options are available across North and South Solihull.

Courses start at various times through the year.

Contact us for more details.

What qualifications will I get?

A nationally recognised English qualification - Functional Skills English

How will I be assessed?

Using either paperbased or online tests.

How do I get a place on the course?

Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more details on 0121 678 7000 or email community@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

Students must be aged 19+.
If you have learning difficulty or disability please let us know when you apply.

What else do I need to know?

Bring a pen and paper to your lessons.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

Functional Skills Maths.

Progress to other courses such as Teaching Assistant, Access Programmes or GCSEs.