Everything You Need to Know About Functional Skills

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16/4/2024

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Functional Skills enable apprentices to learn essential literacy and numeracy skills that they will apply to everyday life, supporting personal and professional development.

What is Functional Skills?

By the end of an apprenticeship programme, all apprentices must achieve qualifications in English and maths, known as Functional Skills.

Functional Skills enable apprentices to learn essential literacy and numeracy skills that they will apply to everyday life, supporting personal and professional development.

Who needs to do Functional Skills?

English and maths Functional Skills at Level 2 are equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (grade C on the old grading system).

For all apprentices a Level 2 Functional Skill or equivalent GVSE is a mandatory requirement to pass through the apprenticeship gateway and take the end point assessment (EPA).

But, don't worry if you don't have these! We have a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor that will support you in achieving your qualifications alongside your apprenticeship, by working with you and your Development Coach.

Benefits of Functional Skills

  • Increased financial awareness
  • Better communication skills
  • Increased confidence
  • Career progression
  • Increased problem-solving skills
  • Enhance employability
  • Adaptability
  • Develop skills for everyday life

How to support your apprentice doing Functional Skills

  • Give your apprentice the opportunity to practice and apply the skills
  • Allow your apprentice dedicated time to complete their studying
  • Be flexible when your apprentice need to book assessments
  • Be actively involved in your apprentices development journey and encourage them with their learning to support their success.

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