Functional Skills English Entry 1, 2 & 3

What are Functional Skills English Entry 1, 2 & 3

Functional Skills English at Entry Level 1,2,3 are qualifications ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. They are suitable for a wide range of individuals and are fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.

How will Functional English help me?

With Functional Skills English Entry 1, 2 & 3 you’ll be able to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.

Achievement of these qualifications can provide the basis for further study at Levels 1 & 2.

Next, Levels 1 & 2

After achieving Functional Skills English Entry you can study Functional Skills English for Level 1 and Level 2 which is a qualification for work, study and life. Achievement of the qualification demonstrates the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply these skills effectively to a range of purposes in the workplace and in other real life situations.

Functional Skills

Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a student’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. They need to provide assessment of students’ 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.

A key aim for Functional Skills English specifications is that they should enable the student to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Students should be able to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as demonstrating a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.

Who are the NCFE?

NCFE is a National Awarding Organisation who provide Functional Skills qualifications. They are committed to helping learners achieve functional skills, equipping them for the next step in their learning, lives and careers. The Department for Education (DfE) sets content for Functional Skills qualifications.