English Functional Skills (Distance Learning)

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start in September 2020. Three hours split into 2 classes of 1.5 hours each will be online via a suitable online platform. All details will be provided at your initial assessment. You will be required to attend College for an initial assessment and final examinations.

Entry requirements

Students must be aged 19+ years of age. Learners aged 16-18 will do maths and English as part of their full-time study programme
No formal entry requirements or previous experience is necessary to undertake these programmes
Before you start, you will undergo an initial and diagnostic assessment to identify which particular skills you need to work on and the relevant units from this suite

You will achieve

Functional Skills English qualification.

Course overview

The qualification is available for Levels 1 and 2. It contains a range of units which develop maths and English skills needed in work and life.

These programmes are flexible. If you want to improve your reading, writing and numeracy skills, or want to gain a qualification for the skills you already have, a Skills for Life qualification could be for you. Functional Skills qualifications are designed to help you develop the skills you use in everyday life, such as reading and writing. They can also help you boost your CV or move on to further study.

Functional skills classes run throughout the year. You will need an assessment to determine the level you start at.

Distance learning means studying remotely, allowing you to learn in your own time, wherever you choose. Using a range of material you’ll undertake course activities and assignments with regular support from your tutor, interacting with fellow students via email, online forums, phone and virtual conferencing.

Course content

These courses help you gain confidence in everyday reading, writing, and speaking. You can develop your spelling and the skills needed for tasks such as form filling and writing short notes.

You will sit an examination at the end of the course.

You will need access to a computer with an internet connection.

Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX

On completion of these programmes, you may wish to progress to other College courses in either this area or another area of study.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

English and Maths (inc. ESOL)