Functional Skills in English
The Programme consists of 3 modules:-
Reading
Writing,
Speaking, communication and Listening
We offer English at various starting points - Entry Level to Level 2 and each learner is assessed to determine appropriate level. Learners. Learners may progress internally within UCRA from Entry Level to L2 until they reach their goal which may be confidence in English language with increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness at each level, going into work or University
The purpose of Functional Skills English Entry Level qualifications are to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.
Learner should be able to:
• Listen, understand and respond to verbal communicating in a range of familiar contexts.
• Acquire an understanding of everyday words and their uses and effects and apply this understanding in different contexts.
• Read, with accuracy, straightforward texts encountered in everyday life and work and develop confidence to read more widely.
• Write straightforward texts and documents with clarity and effectiveness, and demonstrate a sound grasp of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Learners should, with some direction and guidance, be able to apply these functional skills to informal and some formal contexts, in familiar situations.
Reading
Writing,
Speaking, communication and Listening
We offer English at various starting points - Entry Level to Level 2 and each learner is assessed to determine appropriate level. Learners. Learners may progress internally within UCRA from Entry Level to L2 until they reach their goal which may be confidence in English language with increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness at each level, going into work or University
The purpose of Functional Skills English Entry Level qualifications are to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.
Learner should be able to:
• Listen, understand and respond to verbal communicating in a range of familiar contexts.
• Acquire an understanding of everyday words and their uses and effects and apply this understanding in different contexts.
• Read, with accuracy, straightforward texts encountered in everyday life and work and develop confidence to read more widely.
• Write straightforward texts and documents with clarity and effectiveness, and demonstrate a sound grasp of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Learners should, with some direction and guidance, be able to apply these functional skills to informal and some formal contexts, in familiar situations.
Course information and options
- 7th October 2025 - 27th February 2026
- Location: Online, Woolwich Common Community Centre
- Days: Monday, Tuesday
- Time: 9.45am - 3pm
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Qualification: Functional Skills in English
- Code: 3750
- Training partner: UCRA
We make every attempt to ensure that the course information published here is accurate but from time to time there may be a discrepency. If you do notice a piece of incorrect information then please do get in touch.
