About this qualification

The qualification is part of a suite of qualifications that build on knowledge and skills from entry level 1 through to level 2. It will support learners with any identified skills gaps in English and has been designed using the Functional Skills subject content to develop essential skills for everyday life and support progression to Functional Skills. The qualification can also be used to progress to a GCSE in English.

The partial certification fee has been removed for these qualifications to allow centres to claim for only the units that the learner has achieved free of charge.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for any adult learner who has not studied an English qualification at this level. It is specifically split into smaller units of learning and is assessed internally to help build confidence in essential skills and knowledge.

Pre-16 learners who are not following, or are not yet ready to follow, a traditional GCSE route in education for English could also study this qualification.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved an entry level 3 qualification in English.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 7 mandatory units.

How is it assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

No.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Essential English in Everyday Life (610/0676/2)
• NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English (603/5058/1)
• GCSE in English
• apprenticeships
• vocational qualifications

Funding for our qualifications

This qualification is approved for stepping stones funding, and as a result we have made all of the units available for registrations as unit programmes.