£300.00
Strong English, Maths and ICT skills are essential in almost every workplace so Functional Skills qualifications are the ideal way to build learners’ work-related skills.
Functional Skills qualifications are suitable for a wide range of individuals aged 14 and above who’d like to develop their English, Maths and Digital Skills. No prior qualifications are required and Functional Skills are offered from Entry Level to Level 2.
Functional Skills qualifications are particularly useful to:
Learners: young people and adults will develop important problem solving skills which make sure that they’re well prepared for employment, further learning and everyday life
Employers: this initiative will help to ensure that employees can apply vital functional skills in work situations which will improve effectiveness and productivity
Higher education: competency in the key subjects of English, Mathematics and Digital Skills will help students progress to further achievement, and will help them to study independently
Description
The assessment in English covers 3 mandatory components:
Reading, Writing and Speaking Listening & Communication (SL&C)
Duration – Reading 1 hour; Writing 1 hour (online); SL&C upto 2 to 3 hours depending on the group size
The assessment in Maths
Duration – 2 hours
The assessment in Digital Functional Skills (formerly known as ICT)
Duration – Up to 2. 30 hours
Exam only fees from January 2020:
English Qualification – £300
English & Maths Qualifications – £550
Please note the preparation for the exam is chargeable per hour and its not included in the exam fee.
Awarding body:
NCFE