PEARSON EDEXCEL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION IN ENGLISH

Programme Details

AwardPEARSON EDEXCEL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION IN ENGLISH
Award LevelRQF Level 1/2
Awarding BodyPearson
Language of StudyEnglish
Fees(Please contact the college)
Study ModeFull-Time, 6-9 months
Delivery MethodBlended: Online via VLE (Moodle) and in-person classes

Programme Overview

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Entry Levels 1 and 2 are for learners to develop understanding and skills in English.
The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English
  • Apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.
  • Achieve a foundation for further study at Levels 1 and 2.

Programme Details

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English consists of three components. Learners must pass the following assessments before the qualification can be awarded:

● A Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment
● A Reading assessment
● A Writing assessment

Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification. However, an initial and diagnostic assessment is required to determine the proficiency of the learner to provide the right level of programme. There are no specific academic requirements.

Career progression

Learners who achieve Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Entry Levels 1 to 3 can progress through the levels (from Entry 1 to Entry 2 and Entry 2 to Entry 3), and to Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Levels 1 and 2 or further English study, such as GCSE.

Alternatively, learners can progress to employment or to vocational education.

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