Ref: 603/4805/7
Level:
1
GHL:
55
TQT:
60
Age Range:
Pre 16
Functional Skills qualifications should provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. They need to provide assessment of learner’s underpinning knowledge, as well as their ability to apply this in different contexts. They also need to provide a foundation for progression into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life. In some contexts, Functional Skills qualifications will also play a part in the Government’s accountability systems.
A key aim for Functional Skills Mathematics specifications is to enable the learner to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and be able to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
Purpose of Functional Skills Mathematics for Level 1 and Level 2: a qualification for work, study and life. Achievement of the qualification demonstrates a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
To achieve this qualification, learners must successfully pass at Level 1: • One externally set and marked assessment in Mathematics (including a calculator and non-calculator section).
A learner who passes the externally set assessment will be issued with a ‘pass’ result. A learner who does not pass the externally set assessment will be issued with a ‘fail’ result.
To achieve this qualification learners must complete all the essential components (see Qualification Specification).
Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English - Level 1
A key aim for Functional Skills English qualifications is that they should enable the learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
Open Awards Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2)
A key aim for Functional Skills Mathematics specifications is to enable the learner to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and be able to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations.
Open Awards Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2)
A key aim for Functional Skills English qualifications is that they should enable the learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
Open Awards Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)
A key aim for Functional Skills Mathematics specifications is to enable the learner to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and be able to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations.
