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Functional Skills English Level 1 – GCSE Equivalent

Looking to boost your career prospects or further your education? Our flexible and affordable Functional Skills courses are designed to help you achieve your goals with ease. Choose from a range of online courses and exams tailored to your needs and take the next step toward personal and professional success today!

Our expert-designed Functional Skills English Level 1 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills English.

This Course at a Glance
  • Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results
  • Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment
  • Remote Exam Online or Paper based both options available
  • Course Duration: 55 hours
  • Unlimited Access to Course Materials
  • Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers
  • NCFE is OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised
Level 2 Functional Skills English Course Overview

Do you want to improve your English skills? Perhaps you’d like to refresh your memory when it comes to punctuation and grammar, or boost your CV? Functional skills English level 1 is the nationally recognised qualification you’ve been searching for.

If you’ve ever had trouble filling out forms, understanding technical letters, or presenting your ideas to others, this Level 1 English course was made for you! Furthermore, it’s accredited by NCFE, and welcomed by employers as proof of your knowledge and skills. Level 1 English will advance your reading abilities, expand your vocabulary, and become adept at writing clearly and concisely. You’ll prepare for your exams with unlimited tutor support, easy-to-follow assignments and practice papers, so you’ll be fully equipped for success!

Why study Functional Skills English Level 1?

  • You’ll gain an NCFE accredited qualification
  • You can demonstrate to employers you’ve mastered a range of skills, such as presenting ideas in a clear way and using correct punctuation and grammar
  • You’ll gain the qualification and confidence to apply for jobs or higher education courses requiring maths knowledge
  • You can study in your own time, at your own pace, via laptop, phone, or tablet
  • You can retake units at any time to strengthen your knowledge and prepare for your exams

Want to improve your mathematics skills too? Combine Functional Skills Level 1 English with Functional Skills Maths Level 1 with our money-saving bundle!

Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 1 working day of enrolment for NCFE.

 

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Speaking and Listening
  • Follow narratives and lines of argument.
  • Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and effectively, providing further detail and development if required.
  • Use language that is effective, accurate and appropriate to context and situation.
Unit 2: Reading
  • Use a range of reference materials and appropriate resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes, including to find the meanings of works in straight forward and complex sources.
  • Follow an argument, identifying different points of view and distinguishing fact from opinion.
  • Identify difference styles of writing and writer’s voices
Unit 3: Writing
  • Punctuate writing correctly using a wide range of punctuation marks (e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes and quotation marks).
  • Spell words used in work, study and daily life, including a range of specialist words.
  • Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively.

Awarding Body: NCFE

NCFE is the leader in vocational and technical learning committed to powering a more intelligent education eco-system. We combine over 170 years of experience with deep insight into what is needed and what works.

From world-class qualifications and content to new assessment methodologies, from innovative technology platforms to partnership opportunities with our network of expert collaborators – NCFE galvanises the education sector to shape the most innovative solutions for individual learning needs.  In doing this, we’re working for a fairer education system for all learners to power inclusivity and choice.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.

Once done with this Functional Skills English Level 1 Online Course with Exam and undertaking the official exam, you will obtain the Ofqual regulated qualification  NCFE Functional Skills Qualification.. This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification accredited by Pearson NCFE. It helps rapport your professional arena as well as represents knowledge and skills in basic English. You will get a hard copy certificate at your given address and this is something holds both prestigious honour and gratification for completing the course with certification.

What You will Get After Completing This Course
    At the end of this course, successful learners will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement by NCFE. The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home.
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