English Functional Skills Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

The course runs at various times throughout the year. classes will run again from September. Assessments will be taking place from August main enrolment You will study for two hours per week.

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 from Entry 1 to Level 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 continually throughout the year. You will need an assessment to determine the level you start at.

Assessments and enrolment will take place on Mondays between 1pm and 7pm. (term time only) Please come to the Old Mill Lane site reception area and allow up to an hour per subject for your assessment (if you require one) Last assessments will take place at 6pm

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 require writing materials and a ring binder.

Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX

On completion of these programmes, you may wish to progress to other College programmes 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

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

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

English and Maths (inc. ESOL)