Functional Skills English Level 2 Including Exams

Functional Skills English Level 2 Including Exams

This Course at a Glance

• Boost your literacy skills
• Get the equivalent of a grade C/4 in GCSE English
• Helps you meet the entry requirements for university
• Take up to 12 months to complete your course
• Fast completion possible
• 100% online study
• Exams included

About Your Course

Functional Skills are essential for success in any form of future study, qualifications and work opportunities. As a recognised alternative to GCSE qualifications, Functional Skills courses were created to offer you the most convenient solution to learn and develop practical skills in the essential subjects of maths and English.

To provide an efficient method of quickly equipping learners with skills in the core subjects that are required for most jobs and higher-level learning opportunities, this Functional Skills Level 2 English course was developed. This popular package includes the examination of key concepts in English that you can explore at your own pace.

The Functional Skills English Level 2 online course includes everything you need to gain a C/4 grade at the GCSE level. However, this particular package takes it one step further with the added bonus of an online exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home.

This innovative solution has been developed thanks to our remote Functional Skills software technology that allows you to schedule and take your exam, without the added pressure of a classroom, or schedule constraints.

The course was designed as a combination of our popular supported packages in Functional Skills English Level 2 which means you will benefit from an hour of one-to-one tuition with a dedicated tutor that will provide support and guidance.

To help you make the most out of this course, you will also have mock exam papers that your tutor will check and offer feedback on, in order to prepare you for your Functional Skills Level 2 online exams.

What's included:

• Access to our online English Level 2 content including tutorials, activity sheets, video lessons, fact sheets, quizzes and assignments for 12 months
• Email support from a qualified tutor to help you when you get stuck
• One hour of tutorial time with a qualified tutor
• Tutor marked assignments
• Marked mock exams for English reading and writing
• Detailed feedback on areas where revision is needed
• A useful exam preparation course is included free of charge!
• Awarding organisation fees paid
• Certification fees paid
• One online English reading and English writing exam is taken at home using online classroom technology
• One Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment taken from home using online classroom technology

Getting Started

learndirect is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Functional Skills English Level 2 Inc. Online Exam course encompasses the Level 2 nationally recognised qualification that are awarded by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Studied entirely online, the flexibility of this Functional Skills Level 2 course enables you to upskill and obtain the Level 2 qualifications outside of your current commitments. Therefore, there’s no concern that work, childcare or other existing commitments will get in the way of you achieving your goals.

You get up to one year to complete your Functional Skills English Level 2 course, however, the freedom to move through the modules at your pace sees most of our students complete them within a matter of a few months.

This means you can be on the way to reaching your goal much quicker. Whether that be using the Level 2 qualification to meet university entry requirements or obtaining the knowledge and confidence to tackle daily numeracy and literacy-related challenges.

*Please note that entry requirements differ between universities. It’s always best to check with your chosen institution that your Functional Skills qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.

Modules

Functional Skills Level 2 English consists of the following units:

• Reading – This Functional Skills Level 2 English module looks at reading for information, including looking at biased pieces of work and will help you to work out how much the opinions of certain authors can be trusted. It also looks at the different types of layout features and how these can impact the reader. All of the reading skills that you will look at will be tested in quizzes at the end of each section, followed by a tutor-marked assignment, ensuring that you are ready to sit your final exam
• Writing – This Functional Skills Level 2 English module looks at the best way to write certain pieces. This may include letters, newspaper articles, emails and blogs amongst others. This area will also test your spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.  At the end of your learning are quizzes and tutor-marked assignments, ensuring that you are ready to sit your final exam
• Speaking, Listening and Communication – The speaking, listening and communication (SLC) element of English functional skills is one of the most useful and fun areas to strengthen. This Functional Skills Level 2 English module helps you prepare for the SLC assessment by showing you examples of the best ways to tackle everyday situations at home and in the workplace. These will help build your confidence and effectiveness in these scenarios and combined with our quizzes and tutor-marked assignment will make you ready for the SLC assessment.

Once you’ve passed all tutor-marked assignments you will be ready to take your mock exam.  The mock exam is marked by your tutor and feedback on readiness for the exam and any recommended revision areas are given.  Then you’ll be ready to book your exam.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 12 months.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of online written exams, as well as an assessment of speaking, listening and communication.

Exams required

Exams are included in this course, and they can be taken from home or in a BTL test centre.

Equipment Requirements:

For you to sit a remotely invigilated assessment, you’ll need the following equipment/environment:

• Laptop/desktop with webcam and microphone (Microsoft Windows or a Mac, Chromebooks cannot be used)
• Wi-Fi connection (Min 1Mbit/s upload | Min 10Mbit/s download)
• Smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0/Android 4.1 or higher)
• Suitable test environment (quiet room with no distractions)
• Your laptop/desktop will run the assessment software and your smartphone or tablet will be used to record you and the assessment. The assessment itself cannot be sat on a smartphone or tablet

Laptop/desktop Requirements:

You’ll need to have access to a laptop/desktop that has the following set up:

• A stable internet connection - Tethering via a mobile phone is not supported, neither are Chromebooks
• Wi-Fi connection – you should be positioned where the signal is strongest
• Web browser – you’ll need the latest version of Google Chrome
• Webcam required – maximum resolution of 1280 x 720
• Microphone required
• Audio required
• If possible, turn off any updates on devices
• Ensure that your laptop/desktop is plugged in for the duration of the assessment

Note: Attempting to use a laptop or device that is intended for work purposes may have restricted access and admin rights installed. This may cause issues when trying to access the ProctorExam platform and therefore it is recommended that you use a personal laptop or device.

Mobile devices:

You’ll need a smartphone or tablet on which you’ll need to download the ProctorExam app. You can download the app by accessing the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (iOS (Apple) devices) and searching for ProctorExam. Our instructions for downloading the app will be provided during the system check process once your assessment is booked. Specifications for downloading and running the app are:

• Android 4.1 or higher/iOS (Apple) 8.0 or higher
• Video resolution must be minimum 800 x 600 px
• Ensure you can connect to Wi-Fi – so you don’t use up your data
• Ensure your mobile device can be plugged in for the duration of your assessment

Please note that the Google Pixel series of phones are currently unsupported due to issues with blurring within the ProctorExam application.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certification 6 weeks after completing your last exam.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 12 months.

During your Functional Skills Level 2 course you will be assessed throughout your learning by our online quizzes. If you achieve 80% or more in our quizzes, you’re ready to take your assignment.  Once all your assignments are passed, you’ll be ready for the mock exam. One marked mock exam for each exam is included in this Functional Skills Level 2 course package. Your tutor will mark each, give you detailed feedback and if appropriate highlight further areas for you to strengthen.

All instalment plans must be paid in full before any Functional Skills exam can be booked.

Once you’re ready to book your Functional Skills Level 2 English exams, please contact exams@learndirect.com. Please note that at least four weeks notice is required to book exams. 

You will be assessed via an online remotely invigilated exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home.

At the end of this Functional Skills Level 2 combined course, after passing your exams, you’ll have gained the Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in English. Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade C/4. If you are looking to brush up on your day-to-day numeracy and literacy skills for any reason, then this is the programme for you.

NCFE

For our Functional Skills qualifications and certification, we work with NCFE.

NCFE is a national Awarding Organisation, passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals. Last year alone, over 340,000 learners from over 2,000 colleges, schools and training organisations chose NCFE as the Awarding Organisation to help them move their careers forward.

NCFE is a registered educational charity and has a strong heritage in learning, going back over 150 years. With a buzz that sets it apart, NCFE is proud to be recognised for its exceptional customer service and friendly approach. We're a values based company and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

NCFE’s extensive product catalogue includes a wide range of general and vocationally related qualifications in a variety of subject areas, as well as Competence Based qualifications/NVQs, and Functional Skills qualifications.

NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA Regulation) in Northern Ireland.

Functional Skills courses were devised by the UK Government to help improve the literary, numeracy and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills of people in the UK. As a direct equivalent to GCSE grade C/4, completing Functional Skills Level 2 courses can help you meet job and university entry requirements that require a passing grade in these subjects.

Recognised unanimously as core subjects, an understanding of English and Maths is regarded as essential for the comprehension of all other academic forms of study. Not only that but both numeracy and literary skills are required for the successful navigation of day-to-day life.

As such, this Functional Skills English Level 2 course will help you develop skills and knowledge to overcome everyday challenges.

By boosting your literacy skills, you will be able to put your thoughts into words effectively and communicate with people clearly in person and across a myriad of platforms. You will also have evidence of these capabilities in your gained qualification, which will help you meet the needs of employers in multiple sectors.

Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are also widely used to meet the entry requirements for university, however, not every university accepts them. In this instance, you need to check your Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications will be accepted before enrolling.