Description
About this course:
The Level 1 Literacy course is designed to enable each Learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners should be able to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as demonstrating a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
Progression after this course:
Learners who achieve the TQUK Level 1 Literacy Qualification could progress to:
- GSCE English Language
• further study for general or vocational qualifications at a suitable level
• further study at Level 2 (for example, the TQUK Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2).
Awarding body:
Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) are the awarding body for this qualification therefore upon successful completion you will receive a certificate from them applied for through us. You will receive upon successful completion of this qualification a certificate which states the title of this qualification (Level 1 Literacy) and a script of the units you have successfully achieved. In the event of unsuccessful completion, a script will be provided detailing successful units completed.
How will I be assessed?
The high-level assessment strategy for assessment for the qualification is included below. Each aspect of the assessment strategy table is explored in detail as follows:
TQUK Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Level 1
| Component | Type | Grading | Marking | Weighting |
| Speaking, Listening and Communicating | Internal (marked by centre) | Pass/Fail at component level | No boundary mark | Equally weighted |
| Reading | External (marked by Awarding Organisation) | Pass/Fail at component level | Numerically marked by the Awarding Organisation | |
| Writing | Pass/Fail at component level |
Assessment Components
In order to achieve a qualification certificate, the Learner must ‘Pass’ all three assessment components.
The Functional Skills qualifications in English assess three components:
- Speaking Listening and Communicating (SLC)
- Reading (a single component assessment)
- Writing (a single component assessment)
SLC within Functional Skills qualifications in English is defined as non-written communication, normally conducted face-to-face. The term ‘speaking, listening and communication’ as used by these standards is intended to be interpreted in a broadly inclusive way and is not intended to create any unnecessary barriers to Learners with speech and/or hearing impairment.
The needs of individual learners will vary, but as guidance the term should be interpreted as meaning communication, discussion and presentation that:
- can include the use of sign language (e.g. British Sign Language (BSL), sign-supported English) provided this is made accessible to all participants in the discussion. (It is recognised that BSL is a language in its own right and not a form of English. BSL is, however, permitted as an alternative to English for the assessment of speaking, listening and communicating where BSL is the learner’s normal way of communicating in the contexts described by the standards.) No other languages are permitted as alternatives to English
- can include access to augmentative speech equipment and such software as constitutes the Learner’s normal way of working
- does not depend solely on the use of written language or require the individual/s with whom the Learner is communicating to be able to read (as these skills are covered by the requirements for reading and writing).
‘Reading’ within Functional Skills qualifications in English is defined as the independent decoding and understanding of written language and text in a purposeful context.
‘Writing’ within Functional Skills qualifications in English is defined as the independent construction of written text to communicate in a purposeful context.
A learner must ‘Pass’ all three assessment components.
A Learner will only achieve the qualification at a Pass grade if all three assessment components are passed.
If a Learner fails to achieve a Pass in all three assessment components, they will receive a ‘Fail’ grade.
Level 1 Literacy in English requires Learners to demonstrate their ability in relation to the skills standards.
At Level 1, the Reading Paper will:
- cover all subject content statements
• consist of 20 marks
• consist of 15 questions
• will include two reading documents
• have a combined reading source word count between 650 and 850 words
At Level 1, the Writing paper will:
- assess 100% of the subject content
• consist of 2 activities
• require candidates to write at least 150 words, per response, which will be included on the activity itself
• require candidates to write for two different types of document
• include activities which cover both formal and informal audiences and different purposes
• not reward learners for the planning of responses.
Where do I study?
We are located at CEME Campus, therefore, this would be the premise by which you will attend lectures. The Campus has a car park which students can park at a discounted rate of £1 a day. Those that want to make use of the car park must inform a member of our team in advance for a promotion code to receive the discounted rate otherwise the normal rate charged will apply. The CEME campus has step-free access, lifts and disabled toilets.
Key Course Information:
| Entry requirements: | Candidates must be over 19 years old.
Applicants must be considering a subject for delivery and be aiming to achieve / or have achieved a qualification and experience for their subject/skill at the appropriate level. The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that applicants should have the ability to manage the requirements of the level of the qualification they are taking, read and interpret written tasks, and to write answers in a legible and understandable form. Applicants will also need to be able to organise written information clearly and coherently. |
| Study level: | 1 |
| Course credit value: | 12 |
| Course Guided Learning Hours:
Self-study time over the duration of the course:
Total course hours: |
48-61
59
120 |
| Course delivery: | Compulsory attendance days, tutorials and Micro teach. |
| Course length: | Three days or six weeks dependent on intake, please contact us to discuss further. |
| Course fees: | £200 (payable before the start of the course) |
| Other costs likely to incur: | Personal study materials, such as books |
| Next intake: | On demand |
For further course information visit the Training Qualifications UK website:
How to contact us?
| Address: | London School of Academics
CEME RM13 8EU |
| Telephone: | 0208 5967 036 |
| Email: | [email protected]Â |
Admissions policy
London School of Academics is committed to ensuring a fair process is operated when recruiting and selecting candidates for the qualifications we offer. To achieve a fair process, we work in accordance to the UK Quality code. The following sets out the stages of the admissions process.
Stage One: Initial Contact
All candidates interested in studying the programmes are required to call the office to indicate their interest in studying the programmes. Where they are interested in applying for the programme of study they will be required to answer questions relating to their chosen programme mainly their interest for doing the programme and applicable entry requirements.
Following a successful phone conversation, the admissions team will inform the candidate of the next available Open day where the candidate can visit our provider. In the event that the candidate wants to formally apply for the programme of study they will be required to sit a meeting with a member of the admissions team and complete an enrolment form. Â Candidates must bring in applicable evidence and a form of ID which can be either a passport or driving licence. Candidates that require special arrangements when they attend the Open day should inform the admissions team personnel before visiting us.
Stage Two:Â Open Day
The second stage of the admissions process involves candidates attending an Open day where they can be given a tour of our campus. They will be informed of our mission, programme of study details including duration, unit break down, entry requirements, support available and environment. In addition, they will meet the teaching team, alumni and current learners where available. At the Open day as mentioned in Stage One, a candidate can choose to apply for the programme of study. This will involve a face-to-face meeting and the completion of an enrolment form. All documents presented and ID will be checked.
Stage Three: Review
Following application for the programme of study the admissions team will consider all candidates by reviewing all enrolment forms and the feedback from meetings with the admissions team. The selection of candidates for entry onto the course of study will be based on entry requirements as well as merit, ability and potential which is measured by academic achievements, commitment and attitude. This stage could take up to a maximum of three weeks depending on the volume of candidates making applications. Candidate applications are also considered in line with the Fitness to Practise Procedure under the Policies and Information tab of our website.
Stage Four: Feedback
The fourth stage involves the admissions team communicating the outcome of the third stage to each candidate. Successful candidates will be informed of whether they have been accepted on a conditional or unconditional offer through an offer letter. Unsuccessful candidates will receive the decision through a phone call, email, and/or where necessary a letter.
Accepted candidates
Where a candidate is accepted onto the programme of study they will be given an unconditional or conditional offer through an offer letter.
Unconditional offer: this results in the candidate being accepted without any conditions to fulfill. They will be booked to attend their Final Admissions Meeting and Fee completion. If information requested is not provided during the initial stages, then an opportunity is given to provide the information/evidence at the Final Admissions Meeting.
Conditional Offer: Candidates who are not successful, however are still potential are given a conditional offer, they will be advised on how to meet the criteria to be successful.
Refused Candidates:
Unsuccessful candidates not meeting the criteria will be notified by the admissions team. Where a candidate is refused entry onto the programme of study they will be informed of the reasons for refusal and are entitled to make an application for entry for the next intake.
Stage Five: Final Admissions Meeting and Fees Completion
Candidates accepted onto the programme of study will be invited to a meeting with the admissions team to present any outstanding documentation and fee for the programme of study. Registration involves the payment of the fee of the programme in full (card payment of full amount) unless a payment plan has been agreed. Following registration, the college will keep the candidate updated with information regarding the start of the programme of study and induction day.
Candidates must note that in the event false documentation, information (including inaccurate information) are presented and/or there are concerns in relation to the Fitness to Practice Procedure the Director of the college reserves the right to retract the offer of entry onto the programme of study and where fees have been paid this would be non-refundable.
All documentation and data collected will be kept in accordance to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The admissions team must see originals and keep copies of the following:
- Original certificates (these will be photocopied)
- Passport (this will be photocopied)
- Driving license (this will be photocopied)
Induction process
To ensure the transition from candidate to learner all those registered on the programme of study must attend an induction day/meeting dependant on course of study. If a candidate fails to attend an induction day/meeting they may lose their place on the programme unless a valid reason is given with attendance of an alternative induction day/meeting.
On the induction day/meeting learners will be informed of policies, our procedures, expectations from our provider and what learners can expect from us. Learners will meet the teaching team and their peers.
Appeal Procedure
In the event a candidate is refused acceptance on the programme of study they can appeal the decision on the grounds that documentation was not properly considered, the meeting was appropriately conducted and circumstances have changed (including the meeting of entry requirements). The following details the procedure for an appeal.
- The candidate must within seven days from the decision communicated to them put in writing their intention to appeal a decision including the relevant grounds with any evidence to support and email it to the Director of LSA at [email protected]
- The Director will consider the appeal with the admissions team reviewing the grounds and evidence within seven working days.
- A written response will be provided to the candidate appealing through email.
Complaint Policy
London School of Academics has a robust admissions process to ensure transparency and fairness when we enrol for our courses, however we understand that there may be times where applicants may have matters of concern which they want to raise. The following sets out complaint resolution procedures that should be followed.
Informal Complaints Resolution Procedure:
| 1. | Where there is a matter of concern an applicant is encouraged before formally complaining to seek resolution informally through raising the concern with the relevant person/s concerned. |
| 2. | Where the above is not effective, preferred or satisfied by the applicant then an applicant should raise the concerns with the Admission team lead. All applicant complaints are dealt with without bias. |
| 3. | Where a resolution has not been reached or the applicant is not satisfied they should seek a resolution through the Formal Complaints Resolution Procedure. In the event that an informal resolution to a complaint is not possible the applicant should follow the Formal Complaint Resolution Procedure. |
Formal Complaints Resolution Procedure:
| 1. | An applicant who wishes to make a formal complaint should complete the Complaints Form and send it (post) to Administration team within 30 days of when the cause for complaint occurred. The Complaints Form can be accessed from this policy and can be sent electronically where requested from the Administration team. If the informal complaint resolution route had been taken causing the applicant to formally submit the Complaints Form beyond the 30 days this will be taken into account and the investigation into the complaint will proceed. |
| 2. | Notification of receipt of the Complaint Form will be given to the applicant making the complaint from the administration office through phone, email or letter no later than 7 working days after receipt. |
| 3. | Administration will forward the Complaint Form to the Director or nominated person not subject of the complaint. It will then be decided if the complaint should proceed or not. In either event the Director or nominated person will inform the applicant of the decision within 10 working days in writing. Where complaints do not proceed, full disclosure of reasons will be provided to the applicant who made the complaint. Where a complaint is to proceed those subject of the complaint will be notified of the complaint within 10 working days of the decision to proceed. They will along with notification receive a copy of the Complaint Form. |
| 4. | Those subject to the complaint will have the opportunity to provide a formal response to the complaint made within a time frame of 20 working days. |
| 5. | The applicant who made the complaint will be sent the formal response of the person who is subject to it. The applicant will have an opportunity to make comment on the factual accuracy of the response within 20 days. |
| 6. | The Director (unless the complaint is lodged against them) will along with the Internal Quality Assurance team reach a decision on the standing of the complaint and reach a resolution which will be communicated to both the applicant and the person subject to the complaint. Communication will be done in written form within 20 days of receiving the applicant’s comments on the factual accuracy of response.
In the event that complaints are logged against the Director or any member of the Internal Quality Assurance team, appropriate nominated personnel will investigate the complaint reaching a decision on it`s standing and reach a resolution. Nominated personnel could include representatives of City and Guilds (the awarding body). |
| 7. | Where an applicant is not satisfied with the outcome of a complaint they could make a request with the Office of Independent Adjudicators (OIA) for an independent review.
More information can be found on the OIA website:Â http://www.oiahe.org.uk/ |
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