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West Midlands Police recruits – English Functional Skills Level 2 Fast Track

West Midlands Police recruits – English Functional Skills Level 2 Fast Track

Course Code: ADFSENG2WM

Level: Level 2

Study mode: Part time

Many adults looking to progress, academically or professionally, are now required to have a Level 2 qualification in English, and Functional Skills qualifications are widely recognised by employers and institutions as a suitable alternative to the GCSE. In fact, employers were involved in the design of the reformed Functional Skills in order to address gaps in skills and knowledge needed for the workplace.

We are offering the opportunity for an intensive 3-day course to suit the demands of adult learners seeking to gain a Level 2 qualification in English: for their own personal development, for employment reasons or to progress into further/higher education.

Please note, you need to be available and able to come to our Whittingham Road site for all 3 days of your chosen course (dates below). Attendance to all three days is compulsory.

Course content

In English you will be externally assessed in the form of a written exam that comprises of a reading and writing paper. In addition to this you will also complete two speaking and listening tasks that are internally assessed. The exams will take place during the three days of the course.

A Level 2 qualification in English will provide opportunity to study most level 3 programmes.

Functional Skills qualifications are recognised by most employers as a relevant English qualification.

To study this course use must have a GCSE grade 3/D or a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification at ‘pass’ grade.

You will need stationery equipment.

  • February – 18th, 19th and 20th (10am-4pm all 3 days)
  • Easter – 30th, 31st March and 1st April (10am-4pm all 3 days)
  • May – 27th, 28th, 29th May (10am-4pm all 3 days)
  • Summer – 29th , 30th June and 1st July (10am-4pm all 3 days)
Various start dates available.

Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths are free of charge for anyone who has not achieved a C/4 or above in those subjects.

Course Code: ADFSENG2WM

Level: Level 2

Study mode: Part time

Whittingham Road

Whittingham

Whittingham Road
Halesowen
B63 3NA

Tel: 0121 602 7777

Shenstone House

Shenstone House

Dudley Road
Halesowen
B63 3NT

Tel: 0121 602 7694

Trinity Point

Trinity Point

New Road
Halesowen
B63 3HY

Tel: 0121 602 8500

Coombs Wood

Coombs Wood

Coombswood Way
Halesowen
B62 8BB

Tel: 0121 602 7770

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