Adult Distance Learning - Functional Skills English - Applications

Mode of study

Unspecified

Entry requirements

You will need to have been 19 years of age prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also require a computer with basic IT skills, access to the internet and a printer. A scanner is desirable but not necessary as modern phones can be used as scanner with a supported app.

Teaching staff

You will be supported by an experienced specialist teacher allocated when your course starts, who is experienced in teaching the Functional Skills specification and continues to attend training sessions that allow them to keep up to date with current changes and modes of assessment within examination boards.

Course Code

BPP2ENGP/1

Duration

20-weeks

Location

Out Of College

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Monthly exam dates are available and will be provided on completion of the course. These courses are assessed by 3 exams the contents of which vary between the levels of study. Speaking and Listening: which you will be invited to attend a workshop for preparation followed by the online exam during your course. Duration approximately 1 hour. . Reading: an online exam taking You will read three documents and then answer questions on them. Writing: an online exam taking. This takes the form of 2 written tasks.

About the course

These English courses provide you with all the skills required to handle your communication and deal with formal correspondence concisely and clearly using English to read and write appropriately. Learn to write reports, formal letters, and articles with confidence, improve your understanding of the correct use of punctuation and grammar and learn to write with ease. These skills will help you in all areas of your life and you will feel confident and capable to progress in your job or onto further or higher education. Distance Learning means that you will only have to come to the college to undertake your exams when you are ready.'This approach means that you can do your learning at times to suit you from any location with an internet and a computer. You cannot do the learning on a phone, tablet or i-pad. These courses also have rolling start and end dates between August and May, which means you can start as soon as your initial assessment and diagnostics have been completed and funding approved.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Oaklands College

Oaklands Wolves

Training & Development

Higher Education

Oaklands + Community

Student Experience

About Us

Work at Oaklands

Support Us

News & Events

Contact Us

Current Student Information

Staff Information

Register Your Absence

Careers

Courses

L.I.F.E.

Subject Areas

A Levels

T Levels

Apprenticeships

Making an Application

Adult Courses

Higher Education

Access to Higher Education

Academy

Athletics

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cycling

Equestrian Vaulting

Hockey

Karate

Men's and Women's Football

Men's Rugby

Multi-Sports Academy

Netball

Women's Rugby

Youth

Apprenticeships

Employer Services

Gas Safety & Assessment

Skills Bootcamps

Equestrian Centre

Facilities & Venue Hire

Oaklands Zoo

Oasis Salon

Photography Opportunities

Sports Zone

The Stables Restaurant

Community Newsletter

Bus Routes

Campus Locations

Living at Oaklands

Oaklands College Bursary

Parent Information

Staff Information

Student Information

Student Support

Exams

Term Dates

Corporation

Oaklands Policies, Procedures and Reports

Senior Leadership Team

Strategy, Mission, Values

Volunteering

Donations

Gifts In Kind

Sponsorship

Open Events

Wolves Events

Enquiry Form