Employer-based Functional Skills English – outreach
This is a 12-week or block week Functional Skills course offered to help employers upskill their workforce.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
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.
Entry Requirements
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.
What will you learn?
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.
How will you learn?
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
What will you need to bring with you?
If learning remotely, you will need access to a PC/laptop and should be able to access TEAMS.
How will you be assessed?
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.
Where next?
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
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Find out what funding could be available to you:
Thinking about returning to education or developing new skills? Use our funding calculator below to get an estimate of the financial support you may be eligible for based on where you live.
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Important:
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Funding availability can vary depending on:
- Your personal circumstances (such as age, employment status, and prior qualifications)
- The course you choose
- Government and local funding rules at the time of enrolment
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Course Information Last Updated On: December 4, 2025 1:02 pm
