Level 1 Functional Skills English

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Course Code: FE1EVQ003C0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Stephenson College

Code: FE1EVQ003C0

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October

The course is tailored to individual needs and sessions run in a supportive environment with experienced teachers. The course is suitable for people who want to increase their confidence, progress at work, get a job or help their children. The course is split into 3 units: Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You will develop and become confident in discussions and presentations; reading and writing a wide variety of texts; and using accurate punctuation, grammar and spelling. The Reading and Writing unit will be assessed through an external exam. The Speaking and Listening element will be carried out in college.

Features & Benefits

Taught by an expert team of lecturers at our state-of-the-art Stephenson College site, these courses help students to gain those all-important qualifications, opening up increased opportunities for careers and progression.

Course Content

Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Entry Requirements

No qualifications are necessary, but an Entry Level 3 English qualification would be an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assesssment.

Progression

Progression would be to Level 2 Functional Skills English and could also be to selected vocational courses.

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