You will be taught how to write formal and informal letters, emails, articles and reports. There will be opportunities to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar as well. You will read a variety of texts and improve your speaking and listening skills by practising discussions and short presentations on familiar topics.
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Entry requirements
You should have an interest in the subject area you are applying for. There are no formal entry requirements but we will assess your level of English and maths to make sure you are working at Entry Level 3 or above. This is to ensure you are able to meet the course requirements.
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Who is the course for?
If you want to pursue an Access course or an Apprenticeship and you are not quite ready, then this is the course for you. The English and maths for Work and Study is a course which allows you to gain a level 1 or level 2 qualification in Functional Skills maths and/or English in order to be ready for the next step: Access, an Apprenticeship or further study.
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Study methods
The course is delivered over 27 weeks of classroom taught lessons for 2.5 hours a week. You will be expected to combine this with a further 2 hours of guided study a week on an online platform called Century. Your teacher will assess Speaking and Listening in the classroom. At the end of the course, you will take an exam in Reading and Writing. All three elements need to be passed to gain the full qualification.
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How is the course assessed?
There will be two exam sittings in the year; March and June. You will take reading and writing in these exam sessions. You will be assessed in class for speaking and listening.
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More information
If you require more information, you can contact Candy White – School Administrator on 01895 471130 (term time only), or the College Information and Guidance team on 01895 853333.
The class takes place at the Uxbridge Campus on Thursdays from 9.30-12. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
Gaining a qualification in English at Level 1 will open doors for work and further study.
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Where Next – Further Studies
On successful completion of Level 1, you will be able to progress to Level 2.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
