Overview
Do you want to acquire a recognised qualification in Entry Level Functional Skills in English? This Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course is designed to help you gain the required skills and credentials to pursue further education and explore various careers within your desired field.
Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your Entry Level English functional skills with the latest expertise and knowledge to advance to further levels!
Benefits you will gain
- Accreditation: Nationally recognised Pearson Edexcel and NCFE qualification
- Certificate: Receive a certificate upon passing the official exam
- Course curriculum: Get access to a highly informative course curriculum
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60 hours
- Comprehensive Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 55 hours
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course Online
This Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course will equip you with the relevant skills to communicate, speak, read and write in English with confidence and succeed in any environment. Accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE, this course will equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge to communicate confidently in dealing with day-to-day activities.
Our online learning platform is accessible from anywhere and is fully compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
After successfully completing this course, you will be equipped with the foundational expertise to proceed to the advanced levels of functional skills in English!
Learning Objectives and Outcomes of This Course
Towards the end of this Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course, you will be able to:
- Exhibit adequate command of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English
- Utilise your English communication abilities in everyday situations
- In a variety of circumstances, listen to oral communication, comprehend it, and respond
- Develop an understanding of the English language's foundational elements
- Become familiar with common terms and their impact
- Use the terms you know well in a variety of contexts
- Accurately understand typical texts for the workplace and personal use
- Boost your confidence and read more widely
- Create standard texts and documents in a clear, effective manner
- Show that you have a solid grasp of the rules of language, punctuation, and spelling
Compatible Assessment Process
To gauge your comprehension of English skills, this Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course will evaluate you via writing and reading tasks, which are internally reviewed by the assessor and monitored and marked by the exam board. Once you complete the test, your results will be sent to Pearson Edexcel’s internal verifier. If you successfully complete all three components, the awarding body will provide you with the qualification certificate.
The writing and reading assessments, which are available as a paper-based option, must be taken in our authorised office in London or Swindon on the scheduled day. You may use the “Zoom” app to appear for the speaking, listening, and communication evaluations.
However, you must register for the exam at least three weeks before the exam date.
Exam Format
Students must pass the speaking, listening, communicating, reading, and writing tests to receive the Pearson Edexcel and NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1 certificate. The exam format is provided below:
Speaking, Listening, and Communicating
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Marks awarded: n/a
Reading
- Duration: 45 minutes.
- Marks awarded: 16 marks
- You can use a dictionary
Writing
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Marks awarded: 30 marks
- You cannot use a dictionary
Why Choose This Course?
- Accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- High-quality e-learning study materials
- Easy to use and easy to follow
- Learn the most in-demand skills
- Dedicated customer support
- Expert tutor support
- Self-paced, no fixed schedules
- Kickstart your career with quality training
- 1-year access
Why Learn with Us?
- We have taught and certified more than 50,000+ students and organizations worldwide
- We are committed to helping students start new careers or advance in their chosen career paths
- We have Award-winning Customer Support, and we’re proud of it
- We have partnered with some of the biggest organisations in the world
- We believe in you. Your success is our success
Who is this course for?
This extensive Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course is ideal for the following individuals:
- Individuals of all ages and intellectual levels
- Anyone who wants to take A level or GCSE English
- Anyone who wants to advance to functional skills levels 1 and 2
- Anyone looking to improve their chances of finding employment
- Anyone who wants to acquire English communication skills and expertise
Requirements
You’ll not need any previous experience to enrol in this Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course. Any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol with us and learn at their own pace.
Valuable Accreditation
This Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course is governed by Ofqual and independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE. It is a nationally recognised qualification that will prepare for higher education and to meet the entry requirements for any skilled-oriented profession.
About Pearson Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel is a comprehensive academic qualification that is developed to help students learn while also expanding their skills. In order to go to a higher level of school or enter the workforce right away, students can use Edexcel qualifications. They are made pertinent for today’s students in the UK and abroad by building on the excellence and traditions of the British educational system.
About NCFE
The National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national organization that creates, disseminates, and accredits a range of well-respected credentials and honours, including those for online courses. For the purpose of delivering our Functional Skills certifications, NCFE offers a multitude of materials. Additionally, the assessment papers are graded and the results are released in six working days, which is also a time-saving option for many students.
About Ofqual
Ofqual is responsible for overseeing qualifications, tests, and assessments in England (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are responsible for identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have demonstrated. They also have to make sure that all assessments and tests accurately reflect what a student has learned.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
After successfully completing this Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Course and passing the assessments, you will achieve Ofqual regulated and Pearson Edexcel and NCFE nationally recognised Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification that is valued by all employers in the UK and globally.
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Career Path
This Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. You will be able to advance to higher study and choose from a variety of alternative careers within the discipline. This course will also prepare you to proceed to levels 1 and 2 of functional skills and study for the GCSE in English.
To achieve all this and add extra value to your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.
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