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Bury College Apprenticeships
Functional
Skills
What are
Functional Skills?
Functional Skills are a vital part of your
apprenticeship. They provide the essential
knowledge, skills and understanding needed
to operate confidently, effectively and
independently in everyday life and at work.
You will develop your skills and gain
qualifications in:
• English
• Mathematics
• Information Communication Technology
These qualifications are a mandatory part of the
apprenticeship programme that must be passed
to allow successful completion. Employers have
highlighted these abilities as an essential skill
and many see them as a minimal requirement
when applying for jobs.
How will I study Functional Skills?
Functional Skills are available at Level 1 and Level 2. The level you will work towards
will depend on the previous qualifications you have achieved, the results of an
assessment prior to your apprenticeship, and the requirements of the apprenticeship
you are applying for. If you have achieved the required level and have the relevant
evidence you may not be required to complete Functional Skills.
You will be taught through workplace learning and will have a dedicated assessor
to support you.
Level 1 Functional Skills
• In most cases Level 1 Functional Skills are completed as part of a Level 2
Apprenticeship. Progression to Level 2 is also available.
Level 2 Functional Skills
• In most cases Level 2 Functional Skills are completed as part of an Advanced
Apprenticeship. Each skill is equivalent to a GCSE at grade A*-C.
Bury College is
outstanding
Your Apprenticeship • Your Career • Your Future
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How much support
will I receive?
What will I learn?
As one of the best further education
colleges in the country, we provide a high
level of teaching and learning, excellent
resources, and supportive staff to ensure
you receive all the help you need to
successfully complete your Functional Skills.
You will develop your skills in reading, writing and communication
building your confidence in:
You will have access to a wide range
of support including:
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A dedicated assessor to support
your learning
The college’s Virtual Learning
Environment
Workbook issued at induction
Additional learning support in the
workplace - if a need is identified
Functional Skills in English
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Reading and understanding written information in detail.
Delivering presentations and contributing effectively to discussions.
Communicating effectively at work and in everyday situations.
Functional Skills in English contains three separate assessments: reading test,
writing test and an internal speaking and listening assessment.
Functional Skills in Mathematics
You will develop your core mathematical skills, giving you the confidence
and capability to:
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Solve problems using a variety of mathematical methods.
Perform calculations involving percentages, fractions and ratios.
Describe solutions to a range of mathematical situations.
Interpret and construct graphical displays.
Discuss and describe data sets using averages.
Functional Skills in Maths is assessed by a single examination.
Functional Skills in ICT
You will develop your ICT knowledge and gain essential skills to:
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Find and select information using ICT systems including spreadsheets,
formulas, database and word programmes.
Develop, present and communicate information using ICT programmes.
Functional Skills in ICT is assessed by a single examination and delivered in college.
For more information contact
Bury College Apprenticeships on:
0161 761 4685
Email: apprenticeships@burycollege.ac.uk
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Disclaimer: All information contained within this leaflet is correct at the time of going to press (April 2014). However, due to the
constant reviewing and updating of our courses, some details may change. Although every effort is made to provide all the
teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed in this publication, Bury College cannot guarantee the
provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or
amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such
amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those
services and most importantly to students.
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