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Course Overview

Ready to level up your English and Maths? With this course, you'll learn real-life skills that will help you nail everyday tasks—from problem-solving and communication to managing numbers like a pro. This qualification will give you the confidence and know-how to succeed.

What You'll Learn

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully pass all three assessment components at Level 1:

  • One externally set and marked assessment in reading
  • One externally set and marked assessment in writing
  • One externally set*, and internally assessed assessment (comprising of two tasks) in speaking, listening and communicating (SLC)

A learner must achieve a ‘pass’ result in all three components in order to achieve a ‘pass’ result for the qualification.

How You’ll Be Assessed

  • Reading (1 Hour)
  • Writing (1 Hour)
  • Speaking, Listening and Communication (SLC) (30 Mins)

Please note: Reading and writing assessments can be carried out by either on-screen or by paper-based modes of delivery. On-screen assessments are delivered on demand via the XAMS assessment system.

Qualification & Progression

By completing this course, you will obtain your Open Awards Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths, which will enhance your skills and improve your career prospects.