What are Functional Skills?

 

Functional Skills are nationally recognised stand alone qualifications. Functional Skills qualifications aim to develop and measure transferable skills which are needed in a range of activities - from education and training to work and life in general. Key and Functional Skills will give you further confidence in your abilities. They will look good on your CV and are viewed favourably by employers. They can also help you move onto studying for further and higher qualifications.

 

Who can study for Functional Skills?

 

There are no minimum entry requirements to undertake Functional Skills. They also form part of the QCF qualifications and the apprenticeship framework.

 

What Functional Skills are available?

 

Functional Skills are available in English, Mathematics and Information Technology (IT) and can be taken at a level to suit your course and your needs.

 

How are they assessed?

 

Functional Skills will be assessed by the means of a test only – no portfolio is required. The tests may be a combination of online and written.

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