What are functional skills? 

 

Achieving grades C and above in Maths and English is a huge bonus to have in life. These two subjects are part of functional skills as well as ICT. You will need a functional skills qualification in order to gain access to universities, apply for certain types of jobs or to apply for apprenticeships.

 

The Functional skills courses are a very popular way to gain an equivalent grade C in GCSE, Maths and English by far being the most popular subject as they are mandatory for universities. Another reason people apply and complete these courses is to progress their current career and achieve promotions etc. 

Passing your functional skills course is simply a pass or fail. This is because the functional skills exams are a pass percentage. This means only a certain percentage is required to pass, ranging from 50%-60% and depending on the exam and difficulty. 

 

When registering for a functional skills qualification, making sure the exam center is Ofqual first is important. One such center is  Pass Functional Skills, once contacted you will be put on onboard by the admin teams. You will be then provided with a range of revision materials to support your study times.  Pass Functional Skills will also make sure your qualification is recognised by employers and universities. 

 

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