Functional Skills in Apprenticeships Claire Griffiths
Contents Framework Requirements Implementation of Framework FS English FS Maths FS ICT
Framework Requirements Intermediate Apprenticeships GCSE Maths and GCSE English or FS Level 1 – Maths and English Advanced Apprenticeships GCSE Maths, GCSE English and GCSE ICT or FS Level 2 - Maths, English and ICT
Implementation of the Framework GCSE – within last 5 years Prescribed Level of FS Progression from Intermediate to Advanced
Functional Skills English Assessment: Reading Exam – comprehension/interpretation Writing Exam – composition, spelling, punctuation, grammar Speaking and Listening - Assessments x 2 Issues: Multiple elements to assessment English not first language Embedding
Functional Skills Maths Assessment: One external exam Real life scenarios Issues: Reading and understanding the requirements of the question Embedding
Functional Skills ICT Assessment: One external exam Real life scenario Issues: Existing ICT qualifications Subject apprentices struggle with most Reading and understanding the requirements of the question Following instructions
Functional Skills in Apprenticeships Claire Griffiths