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Functional Skills English Level 2

Functional Skills English Level 2
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Overview

NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English is a GCSE level 4 or grade C equivalent and nationally recognised certification. Accomplishing this qualification with us allows you to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards English and secure yourself flying colours in the official level 2 English functional skills exam. 

Employers now accept functional skills as important components of apprenticeship frameworks and valuable standalone qualifications. Because accomplishing this Level 2 qualification helps individuals in everyday settings, whether in the workplace, academic or personal operations.

So, why delay and worry about career progression? 

Join our expert-designed NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English and enhance your efficiency to the next level!

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate competence in english in real world situations
  • Develop proficiency at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English
  • Secure a nationally recognised GCSE alternative in weeks
  • Study online whenever you prefer

Whats included

  • Online Course 
  • Study Materials
  • Exam

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is perfect for learners who are studying:

  • Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships
  • Study Programme
  • Alternative to GCSE
  • T-Levels
  • As a standalone qualification

Entry requirements:

No pre-entry requirements or minimum age are required for this qualification.

Exam Structure:

This qualification will be assessed via 1 controlled assessment and 2 external assessments.

The external assessments comprise the following components:

  • Reading
  • Writing

The controlled assessment comprises the following component:

  • Speaking, Listening and Communicating

Please be mindful that registering for the official exam carries a separate £100 registration fee.

Reading:

Test comprises multiple choice, short open response and medium open response questions.

Duration = 60 minutes

Number of marks = 30

Writing:

Test comprises two tasks where 42% of marks assess spelling, punctuation and grammar

Duration = 60 minutes

Number of marks = 44

Speaking, listening and communicating:

  • A 5-minute presentation 
  • Linked question and answer session in groups of three to four 
  • A 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

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After enrolling, you will receive your log in details for our learning platform. Here you will find the resources, guidance, assignments and tips you need to succeed with your studies. You will get dedicated support from a student mentor who will provide you with the tips and guidance throughout the course. The mentor will guide you in understanding the guidance, learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course and will also suggest additional study materials so that you can study the topics thoroughly. You will have a clear understanding of the requirements of each unit for getting qualified. You can contact with the mentor through email any time. After submitting all the assignments, you will get detailed feedback from our qualified assessor, if needed. It will help you prepare in the best possible way and find out any flaws that can prevent you getting qualified.

Yes, all the costs are included in the price. However, you may have to pay some extra for certain condition and qualification.

Yes. As well as being accredited by an industry leading Institute, your course is also regulated and approved by Ofqual, the governing body for Qualifications in the UK. This means you can study any of our courses safe in the knowledge that upon completion of your studies you will receive a certificate of your educational achievement which will be recognised globally.

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Available Functional Skills Courses at One Education

Course Curriculum

Induction Form
Induction Form 00:05:00
Registration Entry Form
Registration Entry Form 00:05:00
Rules and Regulations
Rules & Regulation 00:00:00
Subject Content
Subject Content 00:00:00
Reading Topics
1. Main Points of Text
1. Video Lecture 00:04:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Activity 2 Quesions 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
8. Activity 4 Questions 00:00:00
9. Activity 4 Answers 00:00:00
10. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
2. Comparing Information, Facts and Opinions
1. Support Material 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
8. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
3. Identify Implicit and Inferred Meaning in Texts
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:05:00
3. Video 2 00:03:00
4. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
8. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
4. Textual Features
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
4. Activity 1 & 2 Answers 00:00:00
5. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
5. Using Reference Materials
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
4. Activity 1 & 2 Answers 00:00:00
5. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
6. Organisational Features
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:02:00
3. Video 2 00:04:00
4. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
8. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
7. Analysing Texts
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
6. Analyse Texts 00:00:00
8. Identify Different Styles of Writing
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Question 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
6. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
Reading Workbook
1. Learner Workbook 00:00:00
2. Answer Book 00:00:00
Writing Topics
1. Punctuation
1. Support Material 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:04:00
3. Video 2 00:03:00
4. Video 3 00:03:00
5. Video 4 00:04:00
6. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
8. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
9. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
10. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
11. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
12. Activity 4 Questions 00:00:00
13. Activity 4 Answers 00:00:00
14. Activity 5 Questions 00:00:00
15. Activity 5 Answers 00:00:00
16. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
2. Grammar
1. Session 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:03:00
3. Video 2 00:03:00
4. Video 3 00:03:00
5. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
6. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
7. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
8. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
9. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
10. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
11. Activity 4 & 5 Questions 00:00:00
12. Activity 4 & 5 Answers 00:00:00
13. Activity 6 Questions 00:00:00
14. Activity 6 Answers 00:00:00
15. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
3. Spelling
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:04:00
3. Video 2 00:05:00
4. Activity 1 Questoins 00:00:00
5. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
8. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
9. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
10. Activity 4 Questions 00:00:00
11. Activity 4 Answers 00:00:00
12. Activity 5 Questions 00:00:00
13. Activity 5 Answers 00:00:00
14. Activity 6 Questions 00:00:00
15. Activity 6 Answers 00:00:00
16. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
4. Write Text of an Appropriate Level
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video Lecture 00:03:00
3. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
4. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
8. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
9. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
5. Organise Writing
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
6. Convey Clear Meaning
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:04:00
3. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
4. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
8. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
9. Activity 4 Questions 00:00:00
10. Activity 4 Answers 00:00:00
11. Activity 5 Questions 00:00:00
12. Activity 5 Answers 00:00:00
13. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
7. Persuasive Writing
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
3. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
4. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
6. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
8. Complex Sentences
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 00:02:00
3. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
4. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
5. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
7. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
8. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
9. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
9. Paragraphs
1. Support Materials 00:00:00
2. Video 1 00:03:00
3. Video 2 00:05:00
4. Activity 1 Questions 00:00:00
5. Activity 1 Answers 00:00:00
6. Activity 2 Questions 00:00:00
7. Activity 2 Answers 00:00:00
8. Activity 3 Questions 00:00:00
9. Activity 3 Answers 00:00:00
10. Activity 4 Questions 00:00:00
11. Activity 4 Answers 00:00:00
12. Activity 5 Questions 00:00:00
13. Activity 5 Answers 00:00:00
14. Knowledge Check 00:00:00
Writing Workbook
1. Learner Workbook 00:00:00
2. Answer Book 00:00:00
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC)
Support Material 1 00:00:00
Support Material 2 00:00:00
Support Material 3 00:00:00
Preparing for the Presentation 00:00:00
Listening Practice
Listening Practice – Transcript 00:00:00
Audio 1 00:00:00
Audio 2 00:00:00
Audio 3 00:00:00
Audio 4 00:00:00
Practice Papers
Writing Practice Papers
Practice Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Reading Practice Papers
Practice Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Past Papers
Writing
Collection 1
Question Papers 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 2
Question Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 3
Question Papers 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 4
Question Papers 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Reading
Collection 1
Question Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 2
Question Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 3
Question Paper 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Collection 4
Question Papaer 00:00:00
Answers 00:00:00
Familiarisation with the Exam Software – Surpass Viewer
Surpass Viewer User Guide 00:00:00
Demo Online Exam
Demo Exam & Instructions 00:00:00
Remote Invigilation Training
Learner Checklist – NCFE Remote Invigilation 00:00:00
How to Guide – NCFE Remote Invigilation 00:10:00
Self-Evaluation Checklist
Reading 00:00:00
Writing 00:00:00
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