Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Online Course

Do you want to acquire foundational English language skills to proceed to further levels? This online Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course is designed to provide you with the expertise you need to improve your English proficiency and take it to the next level.

So, what are you waiting for? Enrol today and expand your knowledge with Study Plex.

Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Online Course

This course has been accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE and is governed by Ofqual, making it a nationally recognised English qualification. You will be equipped with basic English communication, reading and writing skills to explore a range of different career options, as well as progress to further levels of functional skills in English.

Towards the end of this course, you will earn a recognised qualification, allowing you to showcase your new skills and add extra value to your resume that will help you outshine other candidates.

Enrol in this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Highlights of the Course

• Course Type: Self-paced online course
• Total QualificationTime: 60 hours
• Guided Learning: 55 hours
• Accreditation: Pearson Edexcel and NCFE
• Regulated by: Ofqual
• Assessment: Yes, towards the end of each module
• Tutor Support: Full tutor support is included
• Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available
• Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert
• Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout

What you will learn from this course?

Upon successful completion of this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course, you will be able to:

• Listen, understand, and respond to spoken communication in a range of situations
• Gain knowledge of typical words and their effects.
• Apply your knowledge of popular terms in a variety of situations.
• Precisely comprehend standard texts for work and personal life
• Boost your self-assurance and read more extensively
• Compose standard texts and documents in a straightforward and efficient manner
• Display a thorough understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Official Exam/Assessment:

You will be assessed via paper based exam that you can take at our exam centre. When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £150 (Excl. VAT) for Pearson Edexcel awarding body to book the official exam.

Assessment Procedure

Near the end of this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course, you will be evaluated using writing and reading tasks that have been externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the awarding body. However, the listening and speaking assessment is internally determined. Your results will be sent to Pearson Edexcel’s verifier when you finish the exam. The awarding body will issue the qualification certificate if you successfully complete all the components.

You must appear for the exam in our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day for the writing and reading assessment, which is offered as a paper-based option. For the speaking, listening, and communicating evaluation, you will be allowed to appear using the “Zoom” app.

You must, however, submit your registration for the test at least three weeks prior to the exam date.

About Official Exam

Speaking, listening, communicating, reading, and writing tests are included in the Pearson Edexcel and NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1.

Speaking, Listening and Communicating Module

• Exam time: 10 minutes
• Total marks awarded: n/a

Reading

• Exam time: 45 minutes
• Total marks awarded: 16
• Dictionary: Allowed

Writing

• Exam time: 50 minutes
• Total marks awarded: 30
• Dictionary: Not allowed

Recognised Accreditation

This Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE, and regulated by Ofqual.

The academic and general qualification Pearson Edexcel is created to advance and improve learners’ skills while advancing knowledge. With the aid of Edexcel certifications, students can advance either into a higher education programme or right into the workforce. The National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational awarding body that is also a recognised awarding body across the UK.

Qualifications, exams and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have displayed, and also ensure that all the assessments and exams reveal what a student has accomplished.

Certificate of Achivement

You will receive the Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised Pearson Edexcel or NCFE-accredited Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Qualification (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) upon completion of this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course successfully.

A certified hard copy of this qualification, which is approved and recognised by employers and universities all over the world as a standard qualification in English, will be posted at your specified address. You can highlight this qualification in your resume, which will put you ahead of the pack in the race for employment.

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

The following individuals may benefit from this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course:

• There is no age or academic limit for taking this course; anyone can take it
• Anyone who wants to improve and elevate their English communication skills to the highest level possible
• Anyone looking to elevate their university application, especially if they struggled in GCSE English or have a communication gap in the language
• Anyone who wants to advance to level 1 or level 2 of functional skills or is interested in pursuing GCSE English
• Anyone who wants to secure an apprenticeship and improve their career prospects and profile

Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.

There are no prerequisites for this course; individuals of all ages and educational levels can enrol in this Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 course.

However, there is a requirement in the form of an assessment method to examine the calibre of your pre-knowledge and skills. Students and professionals must complete an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment so that we can detect their skill gaps, establish their progression level, and create a personalised learning plan. You will be able to access the course materials for this course and continue with it after successfully completing the diagnostic exam.

This course will provide you with significant opportunities to enter the relevant job market and select your desired career path, proceed to levels 1 and 2, study for the GCSE in English, and continue with your vocational studies. Additionally, by showcasing these skills on your resume, you will be able to develop your career and increase your level of competition.

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