Employer-based Functional Skills English – outreach

Entry to this course is through agreement between DCG and an employer. The aim is to deliver a Functional Skills programme that allows a company to upskill their workforce to Level 2 Functional Skills in English. It can be tailored to the requirements of the workplace and the delivery method will be agreed with the employer to allow minimum disruption to their business. 

All prospective students will be required to complete an initial assessment in English and will then be advised as to whether they need to complete Level 1 before Level 2 or whether they can go straight to Level 2. 

Gaining this qualification will improve your competence in:

• Writing documents on complex subjects (by hand and electronically)
• Communicating (both individually and within a group)
• Understanding and following written instructions
• Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation so that meaning is clear
• Formal letter writing
• Writing an email
• Reading and summarising information succinctly from different sources
• Creating effective presentations in different contexts

All of these skills will really help when it comes to applying for a job or for further study.

Homework will be an important part of this course, as will attendance at all sessions. 

This will be decided by your employer. Options will be:

• Remote learning
• Face-to-face in the workplace
• Face-to-face in College
• A blended learning approach

If learning remotely, you will need access to a PC/laptop and should be able to access TEAMS.

At the start of the course you will be assessed to find out what you need to learn. You will then agree an individual learning plan appropriate to your situation and needs.

You will be assessed informally throughout the course to check on your progress. 

Qualifications are obtained by completing a written or online test.

What you do next is up to you:

• Use the skills you learn in work, study or everyday life
• Gain a qualification
• Continue studying to improve your skills further

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk