What can you do after Functional Skills?

Once learners have completed one level of a Functional Skills Qualification, they can progress onto the next level, after Level 1 and 2 learners can choose to study further, like at a GCSE level, or progress into employment or vocational training. All Functional Skills Assessments are graded as either pass or fail.

What can you do with a functional skills qualification?

Functional Skills English Level 2 is an essential qualification to apply for jobs, higher education courses, apprenticeships and training courses where a GCSE English pass grade (9-4 / A*-C) or equivalent is an entry requirement.

What level does functional skills go up to?

Functional Skills qualifications are available at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. As an approximate comparison, Entry Level 1 – 3 is below GCSE level, Level 1 is comparable to GCSE grades 1 – 3, and Level 2 is comparable to GCSE grade 4.

What are functional skills equivalent to?

Functional Skills Maths and English qualifications are equivalent to GCSE and are aimed at adults, with a focus on the skills we need for work.

What comes after functional skills level 1?

Functional skills level 1 qualifications are equivalent to a grade D/E at GCSE, they are also a great stepping stone to move up to level 2 functional skills. We offer functional skills level 1 courses and exams for both maths and English.

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How hard is functional skills level 2?

Functional skills are better suited to students who have failed in maths and English; however, that does not mean functional skills are easier. Just like GCSE and any other exams, you will still need to put in the hard work and revision.

What is level 2 Functional Skills equivalent to?

The functional skills level 2 equivalent is the most popular alternative to a GCSE Maths and English qualifications, as it is equivalent to a grade C or level 4 GCSE.

Is Functional Skills hard to pass?

Functional skills assessments are not as difficult as people think, despite low pass rates, exams regulator Ofqual has said. An evaluation of functional skills (FSQs) assessments was conducted after concerns were raised that FSQ exams were “too academic” and “challenging” for students who were unable to pass GCSEs.

How long does Functional Skills take to complete?

On average the course takes learners between 8 and 12 weeks however we have had learners complete the course very quickly and similarly if you need longer we allow up to a year for all of our Functional Skills courses. Do universities accept Functional Skills?

Is Functional Skills level 1 a pass?

A level 1 functional skills qualification in maths isn't equivalent to a GCSE but a level is. As the equivalent GCSE grade to a level 1 is a 2/3 it is just below a pass.

What grades do Functional Skills pass?

The pass mark can vary from exam to exam. The functional skills maths level 2 pass mark is usually around 50% to 55%. Yes, you can sign up to the free version of our level 2 courses, and get access to free resources, past papers and the pre-assessments for both maths and English.

What is Functional Skills level 3 equivalent to?

Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 is equivalent to a GCSE Maths grade 1 (G). It's a gateway qualification to Functional Skills Maths for adults and GCSE pupils who learn better with practical, real-life examples. Did you find GCSE Maths difficult and confusing?

What are the benefits of obtaining functional skills?

Why are functional skills important? Functional skills provide vital knowledge people need to learn, work and contribute to society more effectively. They improve literacy and numeracy skills essential to everyday transactions in trade and services.

How do I know if I have functional skills?

How are Functional Skills assessed? Functional Skills assessments are designed to assess practical skills, knowledge, and understanding in English, mathematics, and ICT. Functional skills are assessed through both written tests and practical assessments.

Why do people take functional skills?

Functional skills are designed to help learners achieve a GCSE equivalent qualification if they never attained this before. Reasons individual's choose to gain this qualification include entering higher education, applying to job or generally just to upskill themselves for the future.

What happens if you fail functional skills?

You'll have to make a new entry each time for Level 1 and 2. At Entry Level there are three sets of assessments per level for each subject. If a learner does not pass their assessment, they may sit the alternative test, providing there is a gap of at least 14 days.

How many levels are there in functional skills?

Functional Skills qualifications are available across five levels (Entry 1 to Level 2), and are completed in a wide range of college, community and work-based settings.

Are functional skills accepted?

Functional Skills are now accepted as a GCSE equivalent qualification by several universities. However, it is essential that you conduct more study into this as each university will have its unique admittance criteria.

Can I just sit functional skills exam?

To sit your exams, you must complete a short enrolment and the practice test first. Once completed, you will have immediate access to our exam booking calendar. Exams are available throughout the week and can be in the comfort of your home or workplace. You have three months to prepare and pass the official exam.

How long is a functional skills level 1 exam?

Assessment structure for paper-based test at Level 1

Assessment duration 1 hour 30 minutes.

What is higher functional skills level 1 or 2?

Entry-level 1-3 is below GCSE level, Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE grades 1-3 and Level 2 is comparable to GCSE grade 4.

Can I do functional skills Level 2 for free?

and they are accepted as GCSE A-C (or 4-9) equivalents. Completing your functional skills can aid your progression within your current place of work. This course is cost-free to learners.

What are functional skills level 1?

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 includes the following units: whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, how to use common measures, shape and space, handling information and data, solving mathematical problems and decision making.

How quickly can you complete functional skills level 2?

Unlike GCSEs, Functional Skills courses can be completed in a matter of weeks. With the average Functional Skills course requiring 55 guided hours of study, just 2 hours of study a day would see you potentially qualifying within 4 weeks.