What are Functional Skills?
Functional Skills are qualifications in English and Maths that support further academic learning and career paths, they are equivalent to GCSEs.
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Functional Skills comprise English and Maths. English includes three components: Speaking, Listening and Communication, Reading, and Writing, assessed through two exams, one for speaking and listening and one combined reading and writing. Maths is assessed through two papers, one calculator and one non calculator. Each course runs for three months with three hours per week delivered online, and the final exam is scheduled in Farnham or London, or can be proctored online.
Funding Requirements
Our Functional Skills qualifications are fully funded by the Greater London Authority. To be eligible for funding, you must live in the London area.
Learners must also:
- be aged 19 or over
- have the right to live, work, and remain in the UK (settlement status).
- not be enrolled onto another government course.
What is expected from a learner?
Learners must be committed to the programme. As the courses are short, if a learner misses one teaching session, deadline for homework or is uncommunicative without our prior knowledge the tutor is likely to withdraw the learner from the programme. We understand that things happen in life and work, but we must be informed in order to provide support.
Should the learner withdraw for no reason, miss sessions, require more than 2 chances at an exam the learner will be eligible for the cost, not the employer. This will be discussed with the individuals at enrolment stage to ensure they are aware of their commitments.
Functional Skills as part of an apprenticeship:
Did you know you can apply for an apprenticeship without having English or Maths GCSEs? If you are successful in obtaining an apprenticeship position, we can include the English and maths qualifications as part of the apprenticeship standard.
If you’re interested in becoming an apprentice, check out our latest vacancies!
If you have any questions, need advice or would like help, please contact us.
