Overview
It is a Government requirement to have Level 2 English and Maths qualifications to do an apprenticeship in the UK. You can find more information about these requirements and the types of acceptable evidence at gov.uk. If you do not hold sufficient qualifications to meet the requirements, the Multiverse Functional Skills team can support you to pass your Functional Skills exams on programme.
The Functional Skills team offers a range of support pathways suited to every individual apprentice such as live courses, past paper master classes, E-learning courses, and more!
The Functional Skills Team offers bespoke flexible learning products to gain the necessary level of Maths and English qualifications during the first 6 months of the programme, boasting nationally leading pass rates.
Pathways include sitting the exam without support, self-guided asynchronous, guided e-learning, and tutor-led live courses. These can be booked through the Functional Skills team’s Calendly links (Maths & English).
Course options:
Maths
10-week live course (1.5 hours per week)
10-week e-learning course (1.5 hours per week)
2-week Past Paper Masterclass course (min 2 hours per week)
E-learning (self-guided)
English
4-week live course Reading (1 hour per week)
4-week live course Writing (1 hour per week)
1-week Group Marking Session Reading and Writing run bi-weekly (1 hour)
E-learning (self-guided)
Our diagnostic assessments will help guide you to the correct learning pathway depending on your maths and English ability.
Discovering the ideal learning pathway for your Functional Skills exams can be overwhelming due to the abundance of options available. However, fret not, as we have your back! Our self-assessment tools for English and Maths are designed to assist you in determining your strengths and outlining your next steps, and the best part is, they only require 15 minutes of your time. By utilizing these tools, you can effectively allocate your time and make informed decisions about where to focus your efforts.
Grade Boundaries
Please see the current NCFE grade boundaries below. Maths pass marks vary by paper.
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Component | Total Marks | Pass Mark Percentage |
Maths | 60 | 57-60% |
Reading | 30 | 53% |
Writing | 44 | 59% |
Learning Resources
All of our learning resources are found on our Community Hub. This is a website with everything you need to know about Functional Skills and also houses all of our resources including sample papers, videos, and self-assessment tools. It includes a shared space for apprentices to network with other apprentices in the same boat, so you can ask questions, share experiences and get advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most time-efficient preparation?
You can take the exams as soon as you feel confident.
We highly advise doing at least one practice paper for Reading, Writing, and Maths.
The self-assessment tools can help you to identify the areas where you should focus your attention.
What happens when an apprentice fails a Level 2 Functional Skills Exam?
A failed exam is not the end of the road! If an apprentice fails an exam, they will be given tutor support and actionable next steps in their results email to re-attempt the exam.
What if the apprentice does not qualify for the government levy?
We offer learning and exam support for apprentices not funded by the government levy using the already established tutors, resources, and processes. An employer may wish to commercially fund an apprentice if the individual is not eligible for levy funding, but the employer still wishes for the apprentice to complete the apprenticeship training and assessment.