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Functional Skills & Skills for Life Qualifications

Qualification Suite

Qualification Overview

Level / Minimum Age

Adult Literacy
  • Our qualifications in Adult Literacy and Numeracy have been developed to support providers in responding to learner needs.
  • The National Tests in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are at Level 1 and Level 2.
Entry14
Level 116
Level 216
ESOL for Work
  • Our qualification in ESOL for Work at Entry 3 and Level 1 are designed to meet the immediate English language acquisition needs of learners who are in employment or who are planning to work in this country, but who do not intend to become citizens of the UK.
Entry 316
Level 116
ESOL for Life
  • Our qualifications in ESOL Skills for Life at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 form part of a suite of qualifications that can be flexible, accessible and delivered in a range of contexts to meet needs of learners identified with ESOL needs below Level 1.
Entry 116
Entry 216
Entry 316
Essential Skills
  • These qualifications are available exclusively in Northern Ireland.
Level 116
Level 216
Functional Skills & Skills for Life
  • Our Functional Skills qualifications will provide a platform to further achievement through the development of fundamental, applied skills in each key subject area.
Level 114
Level 214

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