Level 2 Functional Skills English - GCSE Equivalent (Fully Accredited)

This functional skills English level 2 course is regulated by Ofqual and equivalent to the GCSE, which is a nationally recognised qualification.

Are you interested to begin your functional skills English career or want to gain more advanced skills in functional skills English? Then this Functional Skills English Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in functional skills English for a rewarding career. Gain functional skills English skills and credentials that employers value.

Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in functional skills English. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skillset that make you confident in English and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive Functional Skills English Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this Functional Skills English Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive Functional Skills English Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent course is designed for functional skills English professionals who are aspiring to specialise in functional skills English. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Reason to Choose This Functional Skills English Level 2 Qualification:

• Accredited by Pearson Edexcel
• Ofqual Regulated
• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Step by step guideline
• 1-Year Access to the online learning portal
• High-quality e-learning study materials
• Self-paced, no fixed schedules
• Tutor Support is available at an additional cost
• 24/7 student support system
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Effective training, written and designed by certified professionals

Benefits you will gain:

• Initial Assessment: Determines from Pre-entry to Level 2
• Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
• Learning Resources: Develop underpinning knowledge and fill skill gaps identified
• Progress Check: Assesses progress at the end of the module
• Exam Practice: Apply underpinning knowledge to prepare for exams

You will get useful resources that are designed to improve your essential skills, knowledge and understanding of English required to sit your functional skills exams.

Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and they help learners to develop skills for everyday life. In some contexts, Functional Skills qualifications will also play a part in the government’s accountability systems.

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills in English at Level 2 are based on Department for Education (DfE) approved subject content, Nationally Recognised Qualifications and are regulated by Ofqual.

Our online learning portal is fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

Our online learning portal is fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 66 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 55 hours

Functional Skills English at Level 2 Qualification purpose:

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 and 2 are for learners to develop understanding and skills in English.

The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:

• Gain a qualification for work, study and life
• Demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English
• Apply these skills effectively to a range of purposes in the workplace and in other real life situations

Functional Skills English at Level 2 Qualification Aims and Outcomes

The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:

• Listen, understand and make relevant contributions to discussions with others in a range of contexts
• Apply their understanding of language to adapt delivery and content to suit audience and purpose
• Read a range of different text types confidently and fluently, applying their knowledge and understanding of texts to their own writing
• Write texts of varying complexity, with accuracy, effectiveness, and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Understand the situations when, and audiences for which, planning, drafting.

Progression opportunities for Functional Skills English at Level 2 Qualification

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Levels 2 Qualification offer learners the opportunity to develop their English knowledge and skills as part of an Apprenticeship or in employment.

Tutor Support

You will have the opportunity to get expert support or tutor guidance whenever you needed. You can book your tutor support at an additional cost of £200.

Official Exam/Assessment:

You will be assessed via an online remotely invigilated exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £375 (Excl. VAT) for Pearson Edexcel and NCFE awarding body and an additional registration fee of £190 (Excl. VAT) for Open Awards awarding body to book the official exam.

Assessment structure

Learners will need to meet the requirements outlined below before the qualification can be awarded.

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consists of one internally-set and internally-marked Speaking, listening and communicating assessment, one externally-assessed Reading assessment and one externally assessed Writing assessment. They are available as paper-based and onscreen, on demand assessments.

Speaking, listening and communicating:

Speaking, listening and communicating is assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners.

• Duration = Formal 15 minutes and Up to 25 minutes in total
• Number of marks = n/a

Reading:

Reading is assessed through a test comprised of multiple-choice, short open response and medium open response questions.

• Duration = 75 minutes
• Number of marks = 35

Writing:

Writing is assessed through a test comprised of two tasks. (42% of marks assesses spelling, punctuation and grammar).

• Duration = 60 minutes
• Number of marks = 36

Content areas

• Speaking, listening and communicating
• Reading
• Writing

Nationally Recognised Qualification:

After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Functional Skills in English at Level 2 Qualification that is valued by all the employers in the UK and globally.

**This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.**

Who is this Functional Skills English at Level 2 course for?

This course is suitable for all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you want to advance your career prospects, learn a new skill, or broaden your educational horizons this course will help you to gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

• No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

This course will equip you with the essential skills and credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of the course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

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