Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Online Course

Do you want to brush up on your English communication skills to acquire a competitive edge? This Entry 3 Functional Skills English course will set you up with the required skills, knowledge and confidence to speak English fluently and progress to higher levels of functional skills in English.

So, what are you waiting for? Enrol today and expand your knowledge with Study Plex.

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Online Course

This course has been accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE and is governed by Ofqual, making it a nationally recognised English qualification. You will learn the basic concepts of English communication, speaking, listening, reading, and writing in this course, enabling you to explore a range of career options and proceed to higher educational levels.

Towards the end of this course, you will earn a recognised qualification, allowing you to showcase your new skills and add extra value to your resume that will help you outshine other candidates.

Enrol in this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Highlights of the Course

• Course Type: Self-paced online course
• Total QualificationTime: 60 hours
• Guided Learning: 55 hours
• Accreditation: Pearson Edexcel and NCFE
• Regulated by: Ofqual
• Assessment: Yes, towards the end of each module
• Tutor Support: Full tutor support is included
• Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available
• Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert
• Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout

What you will learn from this course?

Upon successful completion of this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course, you will be able to:

• Listen, understand, and respond to spoken communication in a range of situations
• Gain knowledge of typical words and their effects.
• Apply your knowledge of popular terms in a variety of situations.
• Precisely comprehend standard texts for work and personal life
• Boost your self-assurance and read more extensively
• Compose standard texts and documents in a straightforward and efficient manner.
• Display a thorough understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Official Exam/Assessment:

You will be assessed via paper based exam that you can take at our exam centre. When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £150 (Excl. VAT) for Pearson Edexcel awarding body to book the official exam.

Assessment Procedure

Near the end of this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course, you will be evaluated using writing and reading tasks that have been externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the test body. However, the listening and speaking assessment is internally determined. Your results will be sent to Pearson Edexcel's internal verifier when you finish the exam. The awarding body will issue you the qualification certificate if you successfully complete all three components.

You must appear for the exam in our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day for the writing and reading assessment, which is offered as a paper-based option. For the speaking, listening, and communicating evaluation, you will be allowed to appear using the “Zoom” app.

You must, however, submit your registration for the test at least three weeks prior to the exam date.

About Official Exam

Speaking, listening, communicating, reading, and writing tests are included in the Pearson Edexcel and NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3.

Speaking, Listening and Communicating Module

• Exam time: 20 minutes
• Total marks awarded: n/a

Reading

• Exam time: 45 minutes
• Total marks awarded: 24
• Dictionary: Allowed

Writing

• Exam time: 50 minutes
• Total marks awarded: 36
• Dictionary: Not allowed

Recognised Accreditation

This Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE, and regulated by Ofqual.

The academic and general qualification Pearson Edexcel is created to advance and improve learners' skills while advancing knowledge. With the aid of Edexcel certifications, students can advance either into a higher education programme or right into the workforce. The National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational awarding body that is also a recognised awarding body across the UK.

Qualifications, exams, and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have displayed, and also ensure that all the assessments and exams reveal what a student has accomplished.

Certificate of Achivement

You will receive the Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised Pearson Edexcel or NCFE-accredited Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Qualification (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) upon completion of this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course successfully.

A certified hard copy of this qualification, which is approved and recognised by employers and universities all over the world as a standard qualification in English, will be posted at your specified address. You can highlight this qualification in your resume, which will put you ahead of the pack in the race for employment.

Course Curriculum

• Identify and extract relevant information and detail in straightforward explanations

• Make requests and ask concise questions using appropriate language in different contexts

• Communicate information and opinions clearly on a range of topics

• Respond appropriately to questions on a range of straightforward topics

• Follow and understand the main points of discussions

• Make relevant contributions to group discussions about straightforward topics

• Listen to and respond appropriately to other points of view, respecting conventions of turn-taking

• Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 3 (see Annexe D)

• Identify, understand and extract the main points and ideas in and from texts

• Identify different purposes of straightforward texts

• Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words (e.g. a dictionary, working out meaning from context; using knowledge of different word types)

• Understand organisational features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. contents, index, menus, tabs and links)

• Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas)

• Form irregular plurals

• Use mostly correct grammar (e.g. subject–verb agreement, consistent use of tense, definite and indefinite articles)

• Use the first, second and third place letters to sequence words in alphabetical order

• Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3 (see Annexe D)

• Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and in a logical sequence (e.g. chronologically, by task)

• Write text of an appropriate level of detail and of appropriate length (including where this is specified)

• Use appropriate format and structure when writing straightforward texts, including the appropriate use of headings and bullet points

• Write in compound sentences and paragraphs where appropriate

• Use language appropriate for purpose and audience

The following individuals may benefit from this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course:

• There is no age or academic limit for taking this course; anyone can take it
• Anyone who wants to improve and elevate their English communication skills to the highest level possible
• Anyone looking to elevate their university application, especially if they struggled in GCSE English or have a communication gap in the language
• Anyone who wants to advance to level 1 or level 2 of functional skills or is interested in pursuing GCSE English
• Anyone who wants to secure an apprenticeship and improve their career prospects and profile

Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.

There are no prerequisites for this course; individuals of all ages and educational levels can enrol in this Entry 3 FS English Course.

However, there is a requirement in the form of an assessment method to examine the calibre of your pre-knowledge and skills. Students and professionals must complete an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment so that we can detect their skill gaps, establish their progression level, and create a personalised learning plan. You will be able to access the course materials for this Entry 3 Functional Skills English Course and continue with it after successfully completing the diagnostic exam.

This course will provide you with significant opportunities to enter the relevant job market and select your desired career path, proceed to Levels 1 and 2, study for the GCSE in English, and continue with your vocational studies. Additionally, by showcasing these skills on your resume, you will be able to develop your career and increase your level of competition.

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