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Functional Skills

The Functional Skills qualifications will provide a platform to further achievement through the development of fundamental, applied skills in each key subject area. The Functional Skills qualifications are designed to assess the development of skills in practical everyday contexts and real life situations.

Functional Skills qualifications will provide a coherent progression pathway in the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT).

NOCN offers Entry Level English, mathematics and ICT Functional Skills qualifications at all levels. For more information please contact your local OCN.

Booking Level 1 and 2 Assessments

The centre must complete the Functional Skills Level 1 & 2 Registration & Question Paper Order Form to register learners and to book the required assessment time and date. It must be submitted to the centre's regional OCN a minimum of 10 working days before the planned assessment date. This form combines both registration and assessment booking forms.

From September 2011 centres may book assessment dates on demand. Marking periods are held all through the year.

Please email functionalskills@nocn.org.uk

On demand Entry level Assessments

Once a centre has been approved to deliver Functional Skills, they will receive a password to access the live Entry level assessments. The centre downloads the assessments from the website when learners have been registered and are ready to take the assessments.

Tracking Entry Level Achievement.

These two new forms must be used to track both achievements and fails at entry level.

Centre Tracking of Achievement English Entry Level.

Centre Tracking of Achievement Maths & ICT Entry Level

These must be made available to the Quality Reviewer at the external verification visit.

Useful Links

Functional Skills Qualification Guides
Key Information About Functional Skills and Useful Forms
Delivery and Evaluation of the NOCN Functional Skills Qualifications
Invigilation - Level 1 and Level 2
Approved September 2010 Sample Assessments
General information about Functional Skills, including the Functional Skills standards, from the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) (External Link).