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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
FSENGAPP/Spr
Duration
12-weeks
Location
Out Of College
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
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.
Our 12-week courses run three times during the academic year:
Autumn (September-December), Spring (January-March/April), and Summer (April-July). Before starting, you will need to complete an initial assessment and diagnostics.
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.
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.