LEGACY - Functional Skills qualifications (3748)

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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2021

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OpenAssess

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There is some critical testing which needs to take place ahead of launching this version and, as a result, we will not be able to offer practice tests through OpenAssess in the short term. It is likely the new OpenAssess version will be available by mid-March.

We will be in touch shortly with further information and guidance on how to access guidance and training for the next version of OpenAssess.

This qualification has now closed to new registrations for Maths and English - all candidates for Functional Skills must be registered on the reformed Functional Skills qualification (4748)

Update - 15 October 2020
The ESFA have today published a revised last certification for Legacy Functional Skills. The final certification date is now 31 July 2021.

Deadline	Action
11 May 2021	Last date a paper-based on demand assessment for Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Reading, Writing or Mathematics can be booked in Walled Garden
28 May 2021	Last date an onscreen e-volve assessment can be booked (for immediate sitting) for Level 1 & 2 Reading, Writing or Mathematics
28 May 2021	Last date that Level 1 & 2 Reading, Writing or Mathematics assessments can be taken (paper based OR onscreen)
4 June 2021	All completed scripts for paper-based Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Reading, Writing or Mathematics assessments to be received by City & Guilds
18 June 2021	Final date for learners to sit Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 Reading, Writing or Mathematics assessments
18 June 2021	Final date for learners to be assessed for Speaking, Listening & Communication (all levels)
30 June 2021	All Internal Quality and External Quality Assurance activity to be completed for Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 Functional Skills English and/or Mathematics assessments
	All Internal Quality and External Quality Assurance activity for Speaking, Listening & Communication to be completed at all levels.
	All claims where an exemption for a Functional Skills English component is being requested must be submitted by this date. (3748-901, 3748-902, 3748-903, 3748-904 or 3748-905)
2 July 2021	All results for Level 1 & 2 FS Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessments issued
16 July 2021	All claims for Entry Level Functional Skills 3748-901, 3748-902 and/or 3748-903 (English) and 3748-016, 3748-017 and/or 3748-018 (Mathematics) must be submitted by this date.
16 July 2021	All claims for Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English 3748-904 and/or 3748-905 must be submitted by this date
31 July 2021	All certificates for 3748-01 Functional Skills English and 3748-02 Functional Skills Mathematics issued

3748-03 Functional Skills ICT will continue to remain open to new registrations. The planned reforms of this qualification and the introduction of Digital Functional Skills Qualifications has been postponed by the Department for Education and Ofqual due to the Covid-19 situation.

Fundamental applied skills in ICT – with a particular focus on problem-solving and being able to apply these skills effectively in real situations.

These qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their ICT skills. They can be completed alongside City & Guilds' English and Mathematics Skills (3847) and Principles of Using English and Mathematics (3844) qualifications, as well as being used to support learners' progress towards GCSE.

Functional Skills qualifications are available across five levels (Entry 1 to Level 2), and are completed in a wide range of college, community and work-based settings.

Samples of our Onscreen-delivered assessments are stored below under the drop down menu for the appropriate level.

Available to deliver in the following:

England

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You will cover:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

These qualifications can be delivered in a classroom environment or in the workplace.

The Entry-Level qualifications are internally assessed and quality assured . This is also the case for Level 1 and 2 FS English Speaking, Listening and Communication.

Flexible assessment - onscreen or on paper, it's your choice
All of our externally marked Functional Skills assessments at levels 1 and 2 are available to take on any day at any time. There are two options:

Onscreen
Assessments can be booked with as little as 30 minutes' notice using e-volve, our onscreen assessment platform.

Named on Demand
Paper based/delivered assessments available with just two weeks' notice using our Named on Demand facility.

City & Guilds has a wide range of digital learning resources to support English and maths learning in almost any context, including learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications.

Entry 1

At Entry 1 there are Functional Skills qualifications in:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Functional Skills English (3748-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 1

Accreditation No: 501/1317/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Mathematics (3748-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 1

Accreditation No: 501/0637/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (3748-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Entry 1

Accreditation No: 500/8507/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Entry 2

At Entry 2 there are Functional Skills qualifications in:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Functional Skills English (3748-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 2

Accreditation No: 500/9837/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Mathematics (3748-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 2

Accreditation No: 501/1821/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (3748-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Entry 2

Accreditation No: 500/8508/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Entry 3

At Entry 3 there are Functional Skills qualifications in:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Functional Skills English (3748-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 3

Accreditation No: 500/9838/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Mathematics (3748-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 3

Accreditation No: 501/1820/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (3748-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Entry 3

Accreditation No: 501/0638/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 47 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 1

At Level 1 there are Functional Skills qualifications in:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

Sample onscreen assessments

The links below are for sample versions of our onscreen-delivered Functional Skills assessments at Level 1. These are designed to help learners and tutors familiarise themselves with the e-volve environment and should be used in conjunction with the PDF-based samples accessed via the 'Documents' tab above. The mark scheme for each sample assessment is included in the drop-down accordions.

In order to use these sample assessments, the links below should be copied into the SurpassViewer app (see instructions to download the viewer at the top of this page). To view in full screen, in each case press F11 once the page has loaded or select the option in the View menu.

            English Writing - Sample 1 The Marathon (with word count functionality added)
            English Reading - Sample 1 Time and Money

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Functional Skills English (3748-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1

Accreditation No: 500/9319/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 50 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Mathematics (3748-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1

Accreditation No: 501/0986/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 50 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (3748-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Level 1

Accreditation No: 500/9630/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 50 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2

At Level 2 there are Functional Skills qualifications in:

Mathematics
ICT
English.

Sample onscreen assessments

In order to use these sample assessments, the links below should be copied into the SurpassViewer app (see instructions to download the viewer at the top of this page). To view in full screen, in each case press F11 once the page has loaded or select the option in the View menu.

Mathematics:

ICT:

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Functional Skills English (3748-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 2

Accreditation No: 500/9318/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 54 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Mathematics (3748-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2019 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2

Accreditation No: 501/0987/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 54 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (3748-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Level 2

Accreditation No: 501/0639/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 45 - 45 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 54 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Additional information for centres

SMARTSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

SmartScreen is our online portal for tutor, assessors and learners that provides unit-specific support materials and tutor forums to complement the delivery and learning experience

Visit Smartscreen.co.uk >

LEARNING ASSISTANT IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

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Learn more about Learning Assistant >

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to walled-garden.com and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

3748 Entry 1

Assessment materials

Live Assessments English

Onscreen versions

Cookery Show

Customer Services

Fairer Trade

Fire Safety

The Party

Paper-based versions

Cookery Show

Customer Services

Fairer Trade

Fire Safety

The Party

Live Assessments Maths

Cinema

Ice Skating

Making Chocolates

Online Shopping

Study Centre

Refreshed Live Assessments ICT

Online Games

Party Bus

Snack Shack

Sweet Shop

Sample Assessments English

Dance

Litter

Lunch

Passports

Sample Assessments ICT

Car Boot Sale

Garden Plants

Lost Dog

Sample Assessments Maths

Cakes For sale

Eating Out

Shopping

Simply Snack

Takeaway Meal

Using The Lift

Speaking and Listening and Communication

3748 Entry 2

Assessment materials

Live Assessments English

Onscreen versions

Camping

Carnival

Customer Service

Fairer Trade

Fire Safety

Food Safety

Solar Power

Paper-based versions

Camping

Carnival

Customer Service

Fairer Trade

Fire Safety

Food Safety

Solar Power

Live Assessments Maths

Hobbies

New Job In Construction

Online Shopping

Planting Seeds

Sending Items By Post

Refreshed Live Assessments ICT

Online Games

Party Bus

Snack Shack

Sweet Shop

Sample Assessments English

Air Show

Balloon Ride

Carnival Fairer Trade Reading

Carnival Fairer Trade Writing

Lunch

Water

Sample Assessments ICT

Car Boot Sale

Garden Plants

Lost Dog

Sample Assessments Maths

Having Friends Round

Holidays

Museum Visit

Takeaway Meal

Speaking and Listening and Communication

Worked Examples

3748 Entry 3

Assessment materials

Live Assessments English

Onscreen versions

Cinema

Customer Service

DIY

Fire Safety

Food Safety

Litter

The Party

Paper-based versions

Cinema

Customer Service

DIY

Fire Safety

Food Safety

Litter

The Party

Live Assessments Maths

Cake Sale

Garden Centre

Hobbies

Online Shopping

Planning A Party

Working In A Garage

Refreshed Live Assessments ICT

Online Games

Party Bus

Snack Shack

Sweet Shop

Sample Assessments English

Balloon Ride

Money

Passports

Water

Sample Assessments ICT

Car Boot Sale

Garden Plants

Lost Dog

Sample Assessments Maths

Bedroom

Cinema Trip

Ice Skating

Running A Car

Video Games

Speaking and Listening and Communication

3748 Level 1

Assessment materials

FS ICT Data Files

FS ICT sample assessments - modified

Functional Skills English

Examiner Reports

Reading

Speaking and Listening

L1 Speaking Listening and Communication Assessment pack v1 0 zip 100 KB 24 Jul 2018

Writing

Functional Skills ICT

Sample Assessments

Functional Skills Mathematics

Examiner Reports

Samples

Worked Examples

L1 Maths worked examples zip 3 MB 24 Jul 2018

3748 Level 2

Assessment materials

FS ICT Data Files

Functional Skills English

Examiner Reports

Reading

Speaking and Listening

L2 Speaking Listening and Communication Assessment pack v1-0 zip 120 KB 24 Jul 2018

Writing

Functional Skills ICT

Sample Assessments

Functional Skills Mathematics

Examiner Reports

Samples Autumn 2016

Additional documents

Functional Skills Reform

Assessment materials

FS ICT In-app Assessment Guidance and Trouble-shooting v3-7 pdf 941 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

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