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Key Details

Levels

Level 1 Award

FT / PT

PT

Location

Lowestoft | The Place

Duration

3 days

If you fall under the below categories, you are able to be fully funded for the course:

  • Low income - Earning under £25,750 annually before tax. (£2,083.30 monthly / £495.19 weekly)
  • UC - On universal credit and taking home £952 (single) or £1534 (joint)
  • Unemployed and seeking employment.
  • Receiving ESA/JSA

This course is designed to help you develop essential literacy skills required for everyday life and employment. It provides a supportive environment for you to improve your reading and writing abilities.

You will engage with practical tasks that enhance your understanding of written communication and comprehension. The course is suitable for those looking to build confidence in literacy or progress to further study.

The course includes targeted units that focus on writing accurately and reading for purpose and meaning. These units are selected to provide foundational skills applicable across various contexts.

By completing this course, you will be better equipped to handle written tasks in personal, educational and professional settings.

Course Information


There are no formal entry requirements for this course.


You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence compiled during the course.

Assessment methods may include written tasks, reading exercises, and tutor observations.


Qualifications provide vocational taster which aids future career decisions & progression opportunities to employment or further study. Those who complete this course may progress to higher level literacy qualifications, vocational training, or employment opportunities where communication skills are essential.


The qualifications consist of a range of core units:

  • Write Accurately
  • Read for Purpose and Meaning

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