Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Course Online

Description

Course Highlights:

• Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
• Total Qualification Time: 60 hours
• Guided Learning: 55 hours
• Accreditation:  NCFE, Pearson Edexcel & Open Awards
• Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
• Assessment: Internally graded and externally verified
• Access: 1 Year Access
• Certificate: Certificate upon completion of the official exam (hard copy)
• Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support
• Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Training Course

This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Course is governed by Ofqual, accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards making it a nationally recognized credential that will improve your CV while helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants. You will be able to enhance your overall English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills via a range of well-designed and updated course materials.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared with the necessary English skills to advance to this qualification’s higher levels.

Why is this course right for you?

This comprehensive Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Course is suitable for:

• Anyone looking to secure a skill-oriented job
• Anyone who wants to enhance their English communication skills
• People of all ages and academic backgrounds
• Anyone who wants to advance to functional skills level 1 or 2
• Anyone who wants to take GCSE English
• Anyone seeking to add a certified qualification to their university application
• Anyone aspiring to accelerate their career in this as an English instructor or teacher
• Anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge of functional skills in English
• Whether you are a beginner into the field of functional English or any professional seeking to reinforce your expertise in basic English, this Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English will set you up with the advanced skills to boost your career profile.

EXAM Booking & Results Details

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information. 

Difference between NCFE and Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards

• NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
• You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
• You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days.
• All of the awarding bodies are accepted by universities and apprenticeships. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.

Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Qualification Purpose and Outcomes

This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Qualification will help you to:

• Listen, comprehend, and react to verbal communication in a variety of scenarios
• Develop an understanding of common words and their effects
• Use that understanding of common words in various contexts
• Read common texts at work and in daily life accurately
• Gain the confidence to read more widely
• Write common texts and documents clearly and effectively
• Show a firm command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Course Curriculum

• Say the names of the letters of the alphabet
• Identify and extract the main information from short statements and explanations
• Follow single-step instructions, asking for them to be repeated if necessary
• Make requests and ask straightforward questions using appropriate terms and registers
• Respond to questions about specific information
• Make clear statements about basic information and communicate feelings and opinions on straightforward topics
• Understand and participate in simple discussions or exchanges with another person about a straightforward topic
• Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 1 (see Annexe B)
• Read simple sentences containing one clause
• Understand a short piece of text on a simple subject
• Punctuate simple sentences with a capital letter and a full stop
• Use a capital letter for the personal pronoun ‘I’ and the first letter of proper nouns
• Use lower-case letters when there is no reason to use capital letters
• Write the letters of the alphabet in sequence and in both upper and lower case
• Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 1 (see Annexe B)
• Communicate information in words, phrases and simple sentences

How This Course Will Work?

This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English course will help you build a solid foundation in english. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.

• Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
• Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
• Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
• Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
• Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.

Entry Requirement

This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required.

Exam Structure

The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1 comprises a writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body. The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to the awarding body's internal verifier once you finish the exam.

The writing and reading assessment is available as paper-based for which you will be required to appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day. You will be required to take the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom.

You need to be registered for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date.

The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating. 

SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 

SLS Exam Open Awards: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.

Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.

Progression Opportunities in this Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Qualification

Upon achieving the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1, you can:

• Progress to Level 1 and Level 2
• Study GCSE English
• Advance to further vocational studies
• Access a wide range of professions within your chosen field

Recognised Accreditation

This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.

Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.

NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.

Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.

Certificate of Achievement

You will be rewarded with an Ofqual Regulated Pearson Edexcel or NCFE or Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1 (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) upon successful completion of this Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English and passing the assessments. A certified hard copy of this qualification will be posted at your given address which is accepted by employers and universities across the globe. You can flaunt this qualification in your CV which will give you a competitive advantage over others in case of securing a job. 

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