Functional Skills English
The Functional Skills English qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. As such, the qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. Furthermore, they provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education. Additionally, it helps learners to develop skills for everyday life. In some contexts, these qualifications will also play a part in the government’s accountability systems.
Functional Skills English Qualification Purpose
The Highfield Qualification is for learners to develop the fundamental understanding and skills in English.
The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:
● Firstly, gain a qualification for work, study and life
● Secondly, demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English
● Thirdly, apply these skills effectively to a range of purposes in the workplace and in other real life situations.
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Speaking, listening and communication
This component is internally assessed and quality assured by the centre and externally moderated by Highfield.
Learners must complete 2 assessed tasks:
- a presentation and Q&A
- a group discussion
Reading
Learners must complete 1 written examination that is set, marked and moderated by Highfield.
Writing
Learners must complete 1 written examination that is set, marked and moderated by Highfield.
The reading and writing examinations will be available on demand in either on screen or paper-based formats.
Time Needed
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) for the Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1 is 60 hours.
The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1 is 55.
Delivery
This qualification can be studies online via our BKSB portal. It will carry out a Diagnostic Assessment where your strengths and weaknesses are discovered and an Individual Learning Plan is produced for you to work through.
Functional Skills English Assessment
When you are ready, you will sit the online exam at your location. You will be tested under exam conditions and it lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
We can provide past papers so that you can practice to make sure you are ready.
