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Functional Skills English Level 1
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Develop essential reading, writing and communication skills with our NCFE accredited Functional Skills English Level 1 course. Perfect for personal or professional growth, it offers flexible online learning, tutor support and practical skills for real-world success. Enhance your CV and confidence with this nationally recognised qualification.
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About This Course
Functional Skills English Level 1 provides you with transferable reading, writing and communication skills essential for advancing your career.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your grammar, improve punctuation, or enhance your CV, this nationally recognised qualification is tailored to meet your needs.
This course is perfect if you’ve ever faced challenges in filling out forms, understanding technical letters, or effectively presenting ideas.
Accredited by NCFE and respected by employers, this qualification will enhance your reading abilities, expand your vocabulary and help you write with clarity and precision. With tutor support, easy-to-follow assignments and practice papers, you’ll be well-prepared for exam success.
Course Benefits
Split into 3 units, this course seeks to expand your understanding of Functional Skills English Level 1:
- Gain an NCFE accredited qualification recognised by employers.
- Demonstrate your ability to communicate clearly, using correct grammar and punctuation.
- Build the confidence and skills required for job applications or higher education courses requiring English knowledge.
- Flexible study from home with all materials and support provided online.
- Retake units whenever necessary to strengthen your understanding and exam readiness.
Course Units
Qualification Title: Functional Skills English Level 1
Awarding Body: NCFE
Qual number: 603/5058/1
Unit 1: Speaking and Listening
- Follow narratives and lines of argument effectively.
- Communicate ideas clearly and provide further detail when needed.
- Use accurate and contextually appropriate language in various situations.
Unit 2: Reading
- Utilise reference materials to find meanings in straightforward and complex sources.
- Follow and interpret arguments, distinguishing facts from opinions.
- Identify different styles of writing and recognise unique writer voices.
Unit 3: Writing
- Correctly use a wide range of punctuation marks, such as colons and quotation marks.
- Spell words accurately, including specialist terms used in work and daily life.
- Communicate ideas coherently, clearly and effectively in written form.
Assessment
This course is assessed through assignments and an examination in the end designed to evaluate your knowledge and competence.
Required Knowledge
There are no restrictions for enrolling in this course, making it an ideal entry point for anyone looking to improve their English skills. Whether for personal growth or professional development, this course is accessible and welcoming.
Awarding Body
The awarding body for this qualification is NCFE, recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality education certifications.
After you have successfully completed the qualification, you will obtain a certification in Functional Skills English Level 1. You will receive a certificate as recognition of your achievement.
Support
As a learner, you’ll benefit from personalised support from an expert tutor, who will guide you through the course and answer any questions you may have along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
- No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
- Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
- Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
- We are open later than any other home learning provider.
- As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
- All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
- 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
There are no requirements to have completed any courses or have any knowledge of the subject area to enrol on the course. There is no application process and no questions asked when you sign up, it is accessible to anybody.
Your course will start as soon as you sign-up. You could start your journey of learning today!
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