MATHS & ENGLISH
FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING COURSES
MATHS & ENGLISH
FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING COURSES
Develop your knowledge and skills in maths or English. Whether you are looking to brush up on your maths skills or invest in furthering your reading and writing ability, study online around your work and family commitments, at a pace that suits you best.
We believe the support we offer for functional skills is the best available in the apprenticeship sector. With fast turnarounds, exceptional customer support and industry-leading resources and guidance, we’ve helped thousands of apprentices and businesses achieve their ambitions.
What we offer:
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on-demand paper-based and on-screen assessment options
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comprehensive feedback reports with all the key details you need to monitor, at a glance for on-screen tests*
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results available within 10 working days
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exceptional customer support, with calls answered within three rings and emails responded to within one working day
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thorough guidance to support contextualisation of assessments – and the option to choose your own contexts for assessments in the Speaking, Listening and Communications components
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certificates printed the same day results are released
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consistent and transparent prices – no hidden fees or sudden shocks
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Personal & Professional Growth
MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1 & 2
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Each Functional Skills Qualification in English is made up of three mandatory components:
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking, Listening and Communicating
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All three components must be successfully completed at the same level to achieve the qualification.
This handbook provides instructions for undertaking the reading and writing examinations that are set, marked and moderated by Highfield Qualifications. The reading and writing examinations are both available in on screen and paper-based formats.
Qualification Number: 603/4996/7
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1
Qualification Number: 603/4992/X
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2
These qualifications are designed for learners who wish to develop their skills in mathematics to help them gain the most from work, education and everyday life. Its assessment requires the learner to apply skills-based and problem-solving techniques in realistic settings.
Functional skills qualifications are recommended for learners over the age of 14. The qualification is suitable for delivery in a wide range of learning environments and can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of a wider programme of study. Learners undertaking an apprenticeship will need to successfully complete functional skills, or prove their exemption, in order to pass through gateway.
Personal & Professional Growth
ENGLISH LEVEL 1 & 2
Learners taking the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics must successfully complete one mandatory assessment, which consists of two parts:
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the calculator test
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the non-calculator test
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Marks from the two parts are combined and the result will be released using the combined mark from both parts of the examination.
This handbook provides instructions for undertaking the mathematics examinations, which are set, marked and moderated by Highfield Qualifications. The mathematics examination is available in on screen and paper-based formats.
Qualification Number: 603/4993/1
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1
Qualification Number: 603/4997/9
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2
These qualifications are designed for learners who wish to develop their skills in English to help them gain the most from work, education and everyday life. Its assessment requires the learner to apply skills-based and problem-solving techniques in realistic settings. Functional skills qualifications are recommended for learners over the age of 14.
The qualification is suitable for delivery in a wide range of learning environments and can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of a wider programme of study. Learners undertaking an apprenticeship will need to successfully complete functional skills, or prove their exemption, in order to pass through gateway.