55 Hours
TQUK
Overview
Functional skills are essential for success in any form of future study, qualification, or work opportunity. Functional Skills courses, a recognised alternative to GCSE qualifications, provide you with the most convenient way to learn and develop practical skills in the essential subjects of math and English.
We developed this Functional Skills Level 2 English course to efficiently equip learners with the core subjects required for most jobs and higher-level learning opportunities. This popular package includes an examination of key concepts in English that you can explore at your own pace.
The Functional Skills English Level 2 online course includes everything you need to gain a C/4 grade at the GCSE level. However, this particular package takes it one step further, with the added bonus of an online exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home.
This innovative solution has been developed thanks to our remote Functional Skills software technology, which allows you to schedule and take your exam without the added pressure of a classroom or schedule constraints.
We designed the course to combine our popular supported packages in Functional Skills English Level 2, providing you with an hour of one-to-one tuition with a dedicated tutor who will provide support and guidance.
To help you make the most of this course, you will also have mock exam papers that your tutor will check and offer feedback on in order to prepare you for your Functional Skills Level 2 online exams.
Delivery Methods
To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.
Learners will be able to:
Access all course materials – including online modules, study guides, and written assignments.- Receive expert tutor support throughout the course.
- Use the LCPS Online Learning Portal – available 24/7, providing a user-friendly platform for all study resources.
- Obtain detailed assignment briefings to guide assessment preparation.
- Access high-quality study notes designed to support learning and understanding.
- Receive assignment feedback and marks to monitor progress and improvement.
- Earn a fully accredited UK qualification upon successful completion.
- Get dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, or email (Monday to Friday).
- Enjoy full academic and administrative support from enrolment to course completion.
What does the course cover?
- Boost your literacy skills.
- Get the equivalent of a C/4 grade in GCSE English.
- It helps you meet the university’s entry requirements.
- Fast completion is possible.
- 100% online study
- Exams included.
- 2 attempts are included.
Accreditation
For our Functional Skills qualifications and certification, we work with TQUK.
TQUK is an awarding organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland. TQUK offers qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual and, in some cases, by CCEA Regulation and sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Duration
Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 55.
Course Delivery
- Online
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certification 6 weeks after completing your last exam.
Module Structure
Unit 1 Speaking, listening, and communicating
| Extracting relevant information |
| Following narratives and lines of argument |
| Information, ideas, and opinions that are communicated |
| Making requests and asking questions |
| Expressing opinions and arguments |
| Effective use of language |
| Making relevant and constructive contributions |
| Adapting contributions |
| Interjecting and redirecting discussions |
Unit 2 Reading
| Identify the key information needed for a variety of situations. |
| Compare information, ideas, and opinions |
| Identify implicit and inferred meanings |
| Understand the relationship between textual features and devices |
| Understand organisational features |
| Analysis texts of varying complexity |
| Follow and identify various arguments’ points |
| Identify different styles of writing and writers’ voices |
Unit 3 Writing
| Spelling, punctuation, and grammar |
| Communicating information, ideas, and opinions effectively and clearly |
| Writing texts to meet the needs of purpose and audience |
| Organising writing for different purposes |
| Using a different language and register |
| Constructing complex sentences |
Progression
- Functional Skills courses were devised by the UK Government to help improve the literary, numeracy, and information and communication technology (ICT) skills of people in the UK. As a direct equivalent to GCSE grade C/4, completing Functional Skills Level 2 courses can help you meet job and university entry requirements that require a passing grade in these subjects.
- All academic forms of study recognize English and math as core subjects, essential for comprehension. Not only that, but both numeracy and literary skills are required for the successful navigation of day-to-day life.
- As a result, this Functional Skills English Level 2 course will assist you in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to overcome everyday challenges.
- By boosting your literacy skills, you will be able to put your thoughts into words effectively and communicate with people clearly in person and across a myriad of platforms. You will also have evidence of these capabilities in your qualifications, which will help you meet the needs of employers in multiple sectors.
- Universities widely use Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications to meet their entry requirements, but not all universities accept them. In this instance, you need to check if your Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications will be accepted before enrolling.
Assessment
You will be assessed via an online, remotely invigilated exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. Benefits of the Online Exam:- Convenience: Schedule your exam at a time that suits you best, without the need to travel to a test centre.
- Comfort: Take the exam in a familiar and stress-free environment, which can enhance performance.
