Functional Skills Qualifications

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Entry Level 1,2 and 3 Functional Skills English and Maths
A GUIDE TO THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of Functional Skills Entry Level qualifications is to demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning skills and basics of Maths and English skills appropriate to the level.

Who is it suitable for?

For learners looking to become confident in their use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills and to develop their English speaking, listening and communication as well as reading and writing abilities.

Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
A GUIDE TO THE QUALI FICATION

Functional Skills English qualifications enable learners to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners will be able to competently use English in the real world and gain a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.

They also help learners progress into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life. They are suitable for a range of learners and are fundamental for completing various qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.

Duration: 13 Weeks
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units: Learners must achieve a pass grade in:
  • Speaking, Listening and Communicating
  • Reading Writing
Assessment: Reading and Writing assessments happen eternally. Learners can sit paper-based assessments or online assessments on-demand.

Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
A GUIDE TO THE QUALI FICATION

Functional Skills English qualifications enable learners to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners will be able to competently use English in the real world and gain a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.

They also help learners progress into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life. They are suitable for a range of learners and are fundamental for completing various qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning

Duration: 13 Weeks
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units: Learners must achieve a pass grade in the one mandatory internal assessment.
Assessment: Learners can sit paper-based assessments or online assessments on demand. Resits are available.

ESOL 1,2, and 3 Opportunities Available: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills
A GUIDE TO THE QUALI FICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life.

The aim of this qualification is to focus on the study of digital skills, offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and skills, provide opportunities to acquire a number of essential digital skills and the objective of this qualification is to build digital skills for everyday life.

Duration: 10 Weeks
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units: This qualification has a compensatory structure of assessment.
  • Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices
  • Using digital devices and handling information
  • Creating and editing
  • Digital communication
  • Transacting digitally
Progression: Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to Level 1 Essential Digital Skills.