Overview
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Level 2 Maths & English Course Highlights:
- This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4
- Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results
- Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment
- Remote Exam Online or Paper based both option available
- Course Duration: 110 hours
- Unlimited Access to Course Materials
- Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers
- Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties
- NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards and TQUK are all OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised
Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 1 working days of enrolment for NCFE and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.
Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.
The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).
- Delivery mode: On-screen and RI
- Assessment date to and from: 16/09/2024 – 25/10/2024
- Results release: 1/11/2024
The new assessment and result dates by Open Awards is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).
- Delivery mode: Remote
- Assessment date to and from: 02/09/2024 – 13/09/2024
- Results release: 11/10/2024
- Assessment date to and from: 04/11/2024 – 15/11/2024
- Results release: 13/12/2024
(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)
Christmas Holiday Information
For our remote invigilation service of Functional Skills qualifications, the last accepted booking will be on 19th December 2024. We will reopen for bookings from 3rd January 2025.
Results Release
- For Open Awards: Any results from assessments taken after 30th November 2024 will be published after 2nd January 2025.
- For NCFE Exams: Results from assessments taken after 11th December 2024 will also be published after 2nd January 2025.
Additionally, the period between 20th December 2024 and 2nd January 2025 will not be counted as “working days” for the result release timeframes. Please plan your assessment bookings accordingly. Our last results release prior to Christmas will be on 20th December 2024, with the next results release taking place on 3rd January 2025.
Course Details for Functional Skills Math & English Level 2
Exam Details
Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 1 working day of enrolment for NCFE, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.
Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.
EXAM Booking & Results Details
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Pearson Edexcel
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 15 days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 7 working days
- Results, Get results in 20 working days
NCFE
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 10 working days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 2 working days
- Results, Get results in 7 working days
Open Awards
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 2 working days
- Results, Get results in 16 working days
TQUK
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 7 working days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – Book within 2 working days
- Get results in only 6 working days
Functional Skills English Level 2
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Edexcel
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 15 days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 7 working days
- Results, Get results in 20 working days
NCFE
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 10 working days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 2 working days
- Results, Get results in 7 working days
Open Awards
- Remote Online Exam – From Home, Book within 2 working days
- Results, Get results in 16 working days
TQUK
- Paper Based Exam in Centre , Book within 7 working days
- On Screen Exam in Centre, Book within 24 Hours
- Remote Online Exam – Book within 2 working days
- Get results in only 6 working days
*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.
Difference between NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards and TQUK
- NCFE, TQUK, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
- You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel, 2 working days for TQUK and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
- You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days, your TQUK results in 6 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days.
- Universities and apprenticeships accept all of the awarding bodies. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.
Exam Structure
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 consist of one externally assessed assessment that comprises two sections- a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted).
The assessments are available as paper-based and onscreen, on-demand assessments.
Section A (Non-calculator)
Edexcel
- Exam Duration: 25 minutes
- Total Marks : 16
- Questions Cover: 25%
NCFE / Open Awards
- Exam Duration: 30 minutes
- Total Marks : 15
- Questions Cover: 25%
Section A (Non-calculator)
Edexcel
- Exam Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Marks : 48
- Questions Cover: 75%
NCFE / Open Awards
- Exam Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Marks : 45
- Questions Cover: 75%
Pass Mark (NCFE): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (57% – 62%) mark to pass the exam. Please note, the marks varies for individual exam papers so for all the exam papers the pass marks is not fixed for NCFE exam.
Pass Mark (Open Awards): Pass Marks for Level 2 Maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.
Each Maths assessment is designed to enable a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.
Pass Mark (TQUK): Pass Marks for Level 2 Maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.
Functional Skills English Level 2
The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam
Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK
- Exam Duration: Up to 25 minutes
- Total Marks : Pass/Fail
SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
SLS Exam Open Awards/ TQUK Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Reading Exam
Pearson Edexcel
- Exam Duration: 75 minutes
- Number of Marks: 35
- Pass Mark: 65%
NCFE
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 30
- Pass Mark: 53% – 57%
Open Awards
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 30
- Pass Mark: 18 out of 30
TQUK
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 30
- Pass Mark: not fixed, varies paperwise
Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.
Writing Exam
Pearson Edexcel
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 36
- Pass Mark: 63%
NCFE
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 44
- Pass Mark: 57% – 61%
Open Awards
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 60
- Pass Mark: 36 out of 60.
TQUK
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Marks: 54
- Pass Mark: not fixed, varies paperwise
Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.
Choose Your Exam Board
Open Awards/ TQUK:
- Course Materials – £275
- Official Remote Exam Only – £335
- Course Materials + Official Exam + Unlimited Tutor Support via Email – £570
- Course + Exam + Attend Live Microsoft Teams Class Every Week + 2 Hours Live 1:1 Microsoft Teams Class + Expert Feedback on Mock Test – £645
NCFE/EDEXCEL:
- Course Materials – £275
- Official Paper-Based Exam (Venue: SN2 8BW/ NW10 7JH) [NCFE/Edexcel Only] – £309
- Official Remote Exam Only – £419
- Course Materials + Official Exam + Unlimited Tutor Support via Email – £609
- Course + Exam + Attend Live Microsoft Teams Class Every Week + 2 Hours Live 1:1 Microsoft Teams Class + Expert Feedback on Mock Test – £719
Additional Features
- Access to On-Demand Classes
- Opportunity to Book 1:1 Live Tutor Support via Microsoft Teams
- Enrol in Our Course and Prepare for the Exam from Home
- Get a Free Mock Test with Professional Feedback
Why is this course right for you?
Our expert designed Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills Maths and English.
Our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home.
You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Microsoft Teams.
Why Learn with Us?
- We have taught and certified more than 50,000+ students and organizations worldwide
- We are committed to helping students start new careers or advance in their chosen career paths
- We have Award-winning Customer Support, and we’re proud of it
- We have partnered with some of the biggest organisations in the world
- We believe in you. Your success is our success
How This Course Will Work?
This Level 2 Functional Skills English course will help you build a solid foundatiThis Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English course will help you build a solid foundation in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.
on in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.
- Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student’s abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
- Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
- Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
- Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
- Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.
Requirements
This level 2 Maths and English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer and a good internet connection.
Valuable Accreditation
This Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.
About Pearson Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.
About NCFE
NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.
About Open Awards
Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.
TQUK
TQUK is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and offers RQF courses in a variety of sectors. RQF courses have different credit values that can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredits courses developed by industry experts and collaborates with organisations to ensure the quality and value of the courses provided.
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Career Opportunities
This Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. You will be able to advance to higher study and choose from a variety of alternative careers within the discipline.
To achieve all this and add extra value to your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.
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