English courses - English Functional Skills qualification (accredited)

About this workshop

A Functional Skills course will support you to learn the the essential foundational skills in English for employment and educational opportunities, whilst working towards an accredited City & Guilds Level 1 or Level 2 qualification. Level 2 Functional Skills widely recognised by most employers as equivalent to a grade 4 or C at GCSE.

Start date

This qualification runs throughout the year. Register your interest to receive more information about how to enrol.

Time

Morning, afternoon and evenings courses are offered.

Duration

2-hour weekly sessions plus 1 hour of self-study for approximately 6 months until you sit the exams.

Location

You can learn via a tutor-led class in a local community venue, a tutor-led virtual class on Microsoft Teams, or an independent study option with remote tutor support.

Register interest


Register your interest

Please select "Maths/English Functional Skills" when registering your interest. Please indicate which qualification you are interested in enrolling on when submitting your form.

You must be at least 19 years old living or working in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough to attend.