Functional Skills
Results from 6 working days and so much more with our Functional Skills
Below you will find the links to the qualification information pages that have all the qualification specific support materials for each subject/level. These materials include the latest sample papers, teaching resources, schemes of work and assessment information as well as links to the key pieces of information you require to deliver the qualifications.
Online assessments are available for on demand bookings and can be booked through the online assessment system.
We also offer a Remote Invigilation solution for online assessment that allows the learner to sit their online assessment without the need for centre invigilation, for more information click here.
Our paper-based assessments are also available on demand and can be booked through the online portal system.
All external assessments must be conducted in line with our Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment.
NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
NCFE Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
NCFE Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
FAQs
As there are changes to various processes in line with the government’s reform for these qualifications, we’ve created an FAQ guide to help you find out about these changes at a glance.
Functional Skills update – 31 July 2020
Due to the changes of Functional Skills qualifications and the processes around them in line with the reform, we need to make you aware of important information regarding assessment dates, fees, invigilation and documents.
Invigilation Information and Guidance Webinar
This Webinar provides information around who can and who cannot invigilate Functional Skills external assessments. We strongly advise that you listen to this before submitting a request for an Invigilation Exception.
Request for contextualisation of Functional Skills Controlled Assessments
This form is for centres to request validation of contextualised Functional Skills exam papers to a given activity.
Invigilation Exception Requests: Functional Skills
If you require an exception to the conditions regarding the invigilation of Functional Skills assessments please click here.
Assessment Delivery Support
In this section, you can access:
- Functional Skills feedback requests
- Functional Skills online automated feedback
- Transfer of achievement
Functional Skills online videos
Take a look at our Functional Skills online videos, including tutorials and reform support.
Reformed Functional Skills – Online Sample Assessments
Our online sample assessments provide learners with an opportunity to practice taking an NCFE Functional Skills assessment on our online assessment platform.
Functional Skills Events
In this section you will find:
- Functional Skills Delivery Days
- Functional Skills Webinars