Functional Skills English Training for Apprentices

Clear, effective communication is key to success in any workplace. Whether your apprentices are writing emails, creating reports, interacting with customers, or collaborating with teams, functional English equips them with the essential language skills they need to excel.

By integrating Functional Skills English into your apprenticeship program, you're providing your apprentices with the tools to express themselves confidently and perform better in their roles. Effective communication can lead to improved job performance, better customer relations, and increased job satisfaction.

Functional Skills English focuses on practical language skills that can be applied in real-world situations. It helps apprentices develop their ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. Key areas covered include:

• Reading: Understanding written materials, including instructions, emails, reports, and documents, and being able to extract key information.
• Writing: Writing clear, concise, and professional texts, including emails, reports, and work-related documents.
• Speaking and Listening: Engaging in clear and effective verbal communication, participating in meetings, giving presentations, and working in teams.

Functional Skills English is available at Level 1 and Level 2, allowing apprentices to progress based on their current skills and the requirements of their role.

We offer flexible, tailored training designed to integrate seamlessly into your apprenticeship program. Here’s how we support your apprentices in gaining the English skills they need:

• Personalized Training: We assess each apprentice’s current level and tailor our courses to meet their individual learning needs, whether they’re starting with the basics or looking to refine advanced skills.
• Workplace-Relevant Content: Our courses focus on practical language skills that apprentices can apply immediately in their job, from writing emails to communicating effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible Learning Options: We offer online, in-person, and blended learning options, so apprentices can learn in a way that suits their work schedule and responsibilities.
• Accredited Qualifications: Our Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English courses are accredited by industry-recognized bodies, ensuring your apprentices receive the qualifications that enhance their careers.

Offering Functional Skills English training to your apprentices provides numerous benefits for your business:

• Improved Workplace Communication: Apprentices with strong writing, reading, and speaking skills can communicate more effectively with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Better Productivity and Performance: Clear communication leads to fewer misunderstandings and more efficient task completion, improving overall performance.
• Enhanced Customer Relations: Apprentices with strong English skills are better equipped to engage with customers, write professional emails, and provide high-quality service.
• Confidence in the Workplace: As apprentices become more confident in their communication, their overall engagement and morale improve, leading to greater job satisfaction.
• Compliance and Qualification Support: Our training ensures that your apprentices meet the functional skills requirements of their apprenticeship standards and qualifications.

We offer various delivery methods to ensure our Functional Skills English courses fit into your apprentices’ busy schedules. Here's how we deliver the training:

Our online Functional Skills English courses provide apprentices with the flexibility to study at their own pace, from anywhere. With interactive learning modules, practice exercises, and tutor support, apprentices can complete their coursework at their convenience.

For apprentices who benefit from structured, face-to-face instruction, we offer in-person training. This format allows for direct interaction with tutors and peers, enabling apprentices to receive immediate feedback and support.

Our blended learning option combines the best of both worlds: apprentices can complete most of their coursework online, with regular face-to-face check-ins for support and assessment. This provides flexibility while ensuring apprentices receive the guidance they need to succeed.

Supporting your apprentices with Functional Skills English training is an investment in their future and your business’s success. By improving their ability to communicate effectively, you’re setting them up for long-term success.

Book a free consultation today to discuss how we can integrate Functional Skills English into your apprenticeship programs.

We charge £650 per apprentice which includes all support, training, examination fees, certificates and contact reporting.