Foundation in English for Pharmacy Technicians (Level 2)
Be fully prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme with our foundation course in English.
Course overview
Our foundation courses include comprehensive teaching materials with guided examples and self-assessment activities to improve and cement your knowledge so you can enrol on the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme with confidence. On completion of each course, you will be assessed via a test and awarded a certificate from Buttercups Training.
This course is designed to prepare candidates for enrolment onto the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme by refreshing their knowledge in English, in line with the programme requirements. As such, this course is not an accredited Level 2 qualification.
For apprenticeship enrolments, foundation courses cannot be used to exempt a candidate from English and/or maths Functional Skills. Evidence of a fully-accredited qualification at Level 2 or above (such as a GCSE grade C or level 4) will still be required to be considered for exemption purposes. Functional Skills courses in maths and English are also available from £350 (exc VAT) – please contact us for further information.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals who want to improve their knowledge in English before enrolling on the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme.
How the course is delivered
The courses are delivered online via our state-of-the-art b-Hive learning system.
Level 2 Foundation in English for Pharmacy Technicians
The English foundation course is broken down into the three skills of speaking, listening and communication, and reading and writing. An interactive tutorial for each skill will guide you through the material. Each tutorial will teach you the key knowledge required, with guided examples on how to answer questions. You can then try solving problems yourself with plenty of practice questions. You should work your way through the tutorials in chronological order on your training plan.
There is a test at the end of each tutorial, which you must complete before moving on to the next one. After you have completed the tests for each skill, you should sit the final tests – there is one each for reading, speaking and writing.
- Course information
Duration
6 monthsStudy modes
Online learning, via the b-HiveCost
Level 2 Foundation in English: £100+VAT
Course structure
Reading
This tutorial will guide you through key reading topics. You will read a range of texts and will need to interpret the information quickly and accurately. You will learn about scanning, skimming and active reading, which will help you to find information and understand texts.
Speaking
This tutorial provides some handy hints and tips for preparing for the final test, where you will take part in a discussion and give a presentation.
Writing Tutorial 1 – Grammar and Punctuation
This tutorial will help make sure your written work is accurate. It focuses solely on spelling, punctuation and grammar because this accounts for 40% of the marks awarded for the writing test. Therefore, it is vital that your grammar is appropriate and helps support your overall meaning.
Writing Tutorial 2 – Writing Skills
This tutorial will help you to develop and refresh your writing skills, covering a range of texts. It will strengthen your ability to communicate information, opinions and ideas clearly, using the correct format. You will be able to think about audience, purpose and style, as well as putting across your points clearly and effectively.