This qualification is for anyone looking to develop their literacy skills. Suitable for learners of all ages, they’re also a mandatory part of all Apprenticeship frameworks in England.

This qualification is for anyone looking to develop their literacy skills. Suitable for learners of all ages, they’re also a mandatory part of all Apprenticeship frameworks in England.

The course will cover:

• Speaking, listening and communication – making contributions to discussions in a range of contexts, including those that are unfamiliar, and make effective presentations
• Reading – Select, read, understand and compare texts and use them to gather information, ideas, arguments and opinions
• Writing – range of texts including extended written documents, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively

You will be taught through classroom sessions, practical activities, group activities. If you are completing this qualification as part of your apprenticeship, this will be included in your 1 to 1 sessions.

This qualification will give you the confidence and skills to work effectively and independently, thereby improving your employability and career opportunities.

You need to have been a resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the past 3 years and should be at least 16 years old. To enrol on the course at this level you must not hold an equivalent or higher qualification.

The course will be assessed via online assessments.

After successfully completing the course you can progress onto a GCSE in English or other related qualifications.