HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE
* Course Type: Self-paced online course
* Total Qualification Time: 132 hours
* Guided Learning: 110 hours
* Accreditation: Pearson Edexcel and NCFE
* Regulated by: Ofqual
* Assessment: Yes, towards the end of each module
* Tutor Support: Full tutor support is included
* Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE?
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH LEVEL 2
Upon successful completion of this Functional Skills English Level 2 Course, you
will be able to:
* Obtain a qualification for life, work, and education.
* Show that you can read, write, speak, listen, and communicate in English at a
level that is appropriate.
* Apply this knowledge and skills to your advantage in a variety of
professional and everyday circumstances.
* Listen, comprehend, and contribute appropriately to conversations with others
in a variety of circumstances.
* Utilise their linguistic knowledge to modify delivery and content for the
intended audience and goal.
* Read a variety of texts with assurance and fluency, connecting their
comprehension of texts to their own writing.
* Write documents of various complexity with precision, impact, and flawless
language, spelling, and punctuation.
* Recognise the circumstances and audiences for which planning and writing are
appropriate.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS LEVEL 2
Upon successful completion of this Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course, you
will be able to:
* Show that you have a firm grasp of the mathematical foundational concepts and
fundamentals required for your level.
* Apply mathematical reasoning to straightforward issues in common
circumstances.
* Apply your mathematical knowledge and skills to solve real-world issues of
increasing complexity by using appropriate reasoning and decision-making.
* Engage in a variety of activities at work and in life to expose yourself to
concepts and problems that, while not vital now, may become crucial later on.
* Get the opportunity to understand the value of mathematics in both the
workplace and in everyday life.
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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS AND ENGLISH LEVEL 2 COURSE WITH ONLINE EXAM
This course is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE and governed by Ofqual,
making it a nationally recognised credential that will enhance and elevate your
resume. If you have a relatively low GCSE score or lack the knowledge and skills
required to apply for any job or university, this Functional Skills Level 2
Course with Exam will give you the knowledge, academic credentials, and
practical and professional expertise in the field of functional skills Maths and
English. This course will provide you with the necessary and relevant skills to
satisfy any university's admission standards and find employment or an
apprenticeship.
Towards the end of this course, you will earn an industry-recognised credential
to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you
outshine other candidates.
Enrol in this Functional Skills Level 2 Course with Exam today and take the next
step towards your personal and professional goals.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The following individuals may benefit from this Functional Skills Level 2 Course
with Exam:
> * There is no age limit for taking this course; anyone can take it
> * Anyone who wants to improve and elevate their English communication skills
> to the highest level possible
> * Anyone looking to elevate their university application, especially if they
> struggled in GCSE English or have a communication gap in the language
> * Anyone who wants to secure an apprenticeship
> * Anyone who wants to improve their mathematical practical skills and
> credentials
> * Anyone applying to university who received an average grade at GCSE
> * Anyone seeking to increase their employment prospects.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course
will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open
your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Anyone can enrol in this Functional Skills Level 2 Course with Exam to improve
their English language skills and Maths knowledge, regardless of academic
background or age.
However, there is a requirement in the form of an assessment method to examine
the calibre of your pre-knowledge and skills. Students and professionals must
complete an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment so that we can detect
their skill gaps, establish their progression level, and create a personalised
learning plan. You will be able to access the course materials for this
Functional Skills Level 2 Course with Exam and continue with it after
successfully completing the diagnostic exam.
CAREER PATH
This Functional Skills Level 2 Course with Exam will provide you with a fresh
opportunity to enter the relevant job market and secure an apprenticeship or a
place at your desired university. Additionally, you will be able to advance your
career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight
these skills on your resume.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
At the end of each module in this Functional Skills English Level 2 Course, an
interactive evaluation is conducted to determine how well the students have
learned and understood the material. You may also review your performance at the
conclusion of each module to test your performance level, and you can practise
whenever you like to improve your English language proficiency and gain
functional Maths skills to pass the official exam.
You will be evaluated at the end of the course through an online exam that is
remotely proctored and may be taken from the convenience of your home or our
office (in-person). Schedule your official exam as soon as you are prepared to
take it.
ABOUT FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH OFFICIAL EXAM
Before the qualification can be issued, students must fulfil the conditions
listed below.
The Speaking, Listening, and Communicating assessment for the Pearson Edexcel
and NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 is internally
marked. There is also an externally marked Reading assessment and an externally
assessed Writing assessment. They are accessible as on-demand, paper-based and
online tests.
Speaking, Listening, and Communicating
Speaking, listening, and communication skills are evaluated through a formal
conversation lasting 15 minutes in groups of three to five students and a
presentation lasting 5 minutes with a subsequent Q&A session.
> * Duration: 15 minutes for the formal portion and up to 25 minutes overall
> * Marks awarded: n/a
Reading
A multiple-choice, short open response, and medium open response test are used
to evaluate reading skills.
> * Duration: 75 minutes.
> * Marks awarded: 35 marks
Writing
Through a test with two tasks, writing is evaluated. Spelling, punctuation, and
grammar are evaluated with 42% of the final grade.
> * Duration: 60 minutes
> * Marks awarded: 36 marks
ABOUT FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS OFFICIAL EXAM
Before the qualification can be issued, students must fulfil the requirements
listed below.
The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course consists of one externally assessed
examination that is divided into two sections: a section without a calculator
(calculators are not allowed) and a section with a calculator (calculator
permitted).
The tests are offered as paper-based and on-demand, onscreen tests.
Section A (Non-calculator)
> * Exam duration: 25 minutes
> * Total Marks: 16
> * Passing Percentage: 25%
Section B ( Calculator)
> * Exam duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
> * Total Marks: 48
> * Passing Percentage: 75%
DISCLAIMER
In order to get the best value from this Functional Skills Level 2 Course with
Exam, you must:
* Adhere to the guidelines of this course
* Pay close attention to the extensive lectures
* Take advantage of the premium e-learning study resources
* Complete all the assessments in time
* Utilise our expert tutor support
This Functional Skills Level 2 Course with Exam is accredited by Pearson Edexcel
and NCFE, and regulated by Ofqual.
WHAT ARE PEARSON EDEXCEL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS?
The academic and general qualification Pearson Edexcel is created to advance and
improve learners' skills while advancing knowledge. With the aid of Edexcel
certifications, students can advance either into a higher education programme or
right into the workforce. They are based on the excellence and traditions of the
British educational system and have been made current and simple for both UK and
international students to access. They are appropriate for students of all ages,
a recognised component of all Apprentice standards and frameworks, and a
replacement for GCSE in the UK.
Functional Skills certifications offer verifiable proof of a learner's
accomplishments across challenging material that is applicable to the workplace.
The qualifications test students' fundamental knowledge of the subject matter
and their capacity to apply it in various situations. In addition to laying the
groundwork for future technical education and employment, they support learners
in acquiring life skills. Functional Skills certifications may also be used in
some instances in conjunction with government accountability frameworks.
Benefits of Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills
* They lead the way in digital teaching, learning and assessments
* This qualification is recognised in the UK and across the world
* It is valued by employers all over the world
* Improve your employment prospects
* Boost your job satisfaction
* Promotes career advancement
* Enhances your CV
* Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market
WHAT IS NCFE?
The National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational
awarding body that develops, publishes, and accredits a variety of widely
recognised credentials and honours, including those for online courses. For
students who wish to acquire practical, transferrable ICT skills that will allow
them to function freely, confidently, and effectively in the real world, the
NCFE Functional Skills certificate is the best choice.
Benefits of NCFE
* Provides a wealth of resources to assist in delivering our Functional Skills
certifications.
* Increase your chances of gaining employment
* Improves job satisfaction
* Stimulates professional development
* Creates an advantage in the job market and improves your CV
* Within six working days, the assessment papers are graded, and the results
are released
WHAT IS OFQUAL?
Qualifications, exams, and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of
identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have
displayed, and also ensure that all the assessments and exams reveal what a
student has accomplished.
Benefits of Ofqual Regulation
* This regulation is valued internationally
* Created in accordance with specific national standards
* Designed in collaboration with industry to guarantee their suitability.
* Accurately reflect the knowledge, abilities, and understanding that the
learners have shown.
* Candidates who have obtained a qualification that is governed by Ofqual are
seen with greater confidence by employers.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Read, Write, Order and Compare Positive and
Negative Numbers of Any Size Carry Out Calculations with Numbers Up to One
Million Including Strategies To Check Answers Including Estimation and
Approximation Evaluate Expressions and Make Substitutions in Given Formulae in
Words And Symbols Identify and Know the Equivalence Between Fractions, Decimals
and Percentages Work Out Percentages of Amounts and Express One Amount as A
Percentage Of Another Calculate Percentage Change (Any Size Increase and
Decrease), and Original Value After Percentage Change Order, Add, Subtract and
Compare Amounts or Quantities Using Proper And Improper Fractions and Mixed
Numbers Express One Number as A Fraction of Another Order, Approximate and
Compare Decimals Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Decimals Up to Three Decimal
Places Understand and Calculate Using Ratios, Direct Proportion and Inverse
Proportion Follow the Order of Precedence of Operators, Including Indices
Calculate Amounts of Money, Compound Interest, Percentage Increases, Decreases
and Discounts Including Tax and Simple Budgeting Convert Between Metric and
Imperial Units of Length, Weight and Capacity Using a) A Conversion Factor And
b) A Conversion Graph Calculate Using Compound Measures Including Speed, Density
and Rates of Pay Calculate Perimeters and Areas Of 2-D Shapes Including
Triangles and Circles and Composite Shapes Including Non-Rectangular Shapes
(Formulae Given Except For Triangles and Circles) Use Formulae to Find Volumes
and Surface Areas of 3-D Shapes Including Cylinders (Formulae to Be Given For
3-D Shapes Other Than Cylinders) Calculate Actual Dimensions from Scale Drawings
and Create a Scale Diagram Given Actual Measurements Use Coordinates in 2-D,
Positive and Negative, to Specify The Positions of Points Understand and Use
Common 2-D Representations of 3-D Objects Draw 3-D Shapes to Include Plans and
Elevations Calculate Values of Angles and/or Coordinates With 2-D and 3-D Shapes
Calculate The Median and Mode of A Set Of Quantities Estimate The Mean of A
Grouped Frequency Distribution From Discrete Data Use The Mean, Median, Mode And
Range to Compare Two Sets Of Data Work Out The Probability of Combined Events
Including The Use Of Diagrams And Tables, Including Two-Way Tables Work Out The
Probability of Combined Events Including The Use Of Diagrams And Tables,
Including Two-Way Tables Draw and Interpret Scatter Diagrams and Recognise
Positive and Negative Correlation Functional Skills English Level 2 Identify
relevant information from extended explanations or presentations Follow
narratives and lines of argument Respond effectively to detailed or extended
questions and feedback Make requests and ask detailed and pertinent questions to
obtain specific information in a range of contexts Communicate information,
ideas and opinions clearly and effectively, providing further detail and
development if required Express opinions and arguments and support them with
relevant and persuasive evidence Use language that is effective, accurate and
appropriate to context and situation Make relevant and constructive
contributions to move discussion forward Adapt contributions to discussions to
suit audience, purpose and medium Interject and redirect discussion using
appropriate language and register Identify the different situations when the
main points are sufficient and when it is important to have specific details
Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts, including how they
are conveyed Identify implicit and inferred meaning in texts Understand the
relationship between textual features and devices, and how they can be used to
shape meaning for different audiences and purposes Use a range of reference
materials and appropriate resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for
different purposes, including to find the meanings of words in straightforward
and complex sources Understand organisational features and use them to locate
relevant information in a range of straightforward and complex sources Analyse
texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary
and identifying levels of formality and bias Follow an argument, identifying
different points of view and distinguishing fact from opinion Identify different
styles of writing and writer's voice Punctuate writing correctly using a wide
range of punctuation markers (e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes
and quotation marks) Use correct grammar (e.g. subject-verb agreement,
consistent use of a range of tenses, definite and indefinite articles) and
modality devices (e.g. to express probability or desirability) Spell words used
in work, study and daily life, including a range of specialist words Communicate
information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively Write text
of an appropriate level of detail and of appropriate length (including where
this is specified) to meet the needs of purpose and audience Organise writing
for different purposes using appropriate format and structure (e.g. standard
templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables) Convey clear meaning and establish
cohesion using organisational markers effectively Use different language and
register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words),
suited to audience and purpose. Construct complex sentences consistently and
accurately, using paragraphs where appropriate Obtain Your Certificate