Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2
Qualification title: Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2
Qualification number: 500/9086/0
Qualification type: Functional Skills
Accreditation status: Accredited
Guided learning hours: 45
Eligible for funding in England: Pre 16, 16 to 18, and 19 and over
Availability: England only
Exam and course fee: £300
About this qualification
The Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 is designed for learners who want to build their practical English skills for everyday use. The course focuses on reading, writing and speaking and listening, helping learners communicate more confidently and effectively in real life situations.
This qualification is nationally recognised and can be taken year round. It is internally assessed under controlled conditions by centre staff and externally moderated by OCR.
Who this qualification is for
This course is suitable for:
Adults with limited or no formal English qualifications
Learners progressing from Entry Level 1
School learners on study programmes or T Level pathways
Job seekers looking to meet basic English requirements
Apprentices or trainees who need essential English skills
There are no formal entry requirements and no minimum age to enrol.
What are Functional Skills?
Functional Skills are practical qualifications in English, maths and digital literacy that help learners build confidence in everyday problem solving and communication. These qualifications support learners in education, work and daily life.
At Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, all English components – reading, writing and speaking and listening – are internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. They can be completed on paper or on screen, depending on the learner’s preference and provider availability.
Qualification aims
This course aims to:
Provide accreditation of English skills in real life contexts
Help learners use English independently and confidently
Support progression to Entry Level 3 and higher qualifications
Offer flexible assessments to meet individual needs
Assessment and moderation
This qualification is assessed through controlled tasks that build evidence of a learner’s ability to meet the Entry Level 2 standards. Once all required criteria are met, the evidence is submitted to OCR for external moderation.
Teaching should be based on familiar, practical situations. Tutors should ensure that the full coverage and range for each component is delivered in a way that supports understanding and relevance to the learner.
Assessment breakdown
Speaking, Listening and Communication
Learners will complete two tasks. The first is a one-to-one discussion on a familiar topic. The second is a short group discussion or exchange, also focused on a familiar subject. These tasks are conducted under controlled assessment conditions, set by OCR, internally assessed and externally moderated.
Duration: 20 minutes
Reading
The reading component consists of two tasks. Learners respond to a mix of open and closed questions, based on realistic, everyday texts such as signs, short messages or forms. The assessment is set by OCR, assessed by the centre, and moderated externally. A dictionary or spelling and grammar check tool may be used, and learners may word process their answers.
Duration: 50 minutes
Writing
Learners will complete two writing tasks set in everyday contexts. These may involve writing a short message, email or note. Tasks are designed to assess clarity, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Learners may word process responses and are allowed to use a dictionary or spell check facility. Tasks are set by OCR, assessed by the centre and moderated externally.
Duration: 50 minutes
How to enrol
To enrol or ask about training options, contact Eastend Training.
Phone: 020 7096 1188
WhatsApp: 07539 316742
Email: info@eastendtraining.co.uk
