Functional Skills English (Functional Skills / Level 2)
Functional Skills qualifications are based on skills you need for everyday life. On this course, you will develop your practical English skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Course content This c...
Course description
Functional Skills qualifications are based on skills you need for everyday life.
On this course, you will develop your practical English skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
Course content This course will help you improve your reading, writing and verbal communication skills in real-life contexts.You will develop skills and knowledge enabling you to:
- Improve your spelling
- Develop your communication skills and confidence
- Read and understand a range of texts
- Develop your skills to create texts such as notes, letters, emails, blogs, reports and leaflets
- Improve your grammar and punctuation
Depending on your previous experience and knowledge, you will begin your studies at Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2.
- Functional Skills are a nationally recognised qualification. Level 2 Functional Skills are now regularly accepted by employers and universities as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4 (previously known as grade C).
- If you are looking to gain a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification so that you can attend a specific university course, please do check the entry requirements for the university course as while most universities will accept a Functional Skills Level 2 some course pathways require a GCSE.
- If you are not sure if you need a Functional Skills or GCSE qualification, please contact us for an Advice and Guidance appointment where we can discuss the various options with you.
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course.
Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.
Course session dates
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16 November 2026 - 15 December 2026 9:30am - 4:30pmApply
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 04 August 2026.
