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Functional Skills ICT Level 2 Course and Exam

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Overview

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Are you looking to begin your career or want to gain more advanced skills? Then this course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge for a rewarding career.

So, what you are waiting for? Enrol today and expand your knowledge with Study Plex. Up to 80% OFF, offer expires soon!

Do you want to gain comprehensive Functional Skill ICT skills and knowledge? This Functional Skills ICT Level 2 course is the ideal solution that will help you develop your technical ICT skills and knowledge and take it to another level.

In comparison to market prices, this course is much more affordable!

  • Strengthen your practical ICT skills and knowledge
  • Pearson Edexcel and NCFE accredited comprehensive course curriculum
  • Equivalent to GCSE English grade C/4
  • With up to 6 instalment option, get both the course and official exam at a fair price
  • Live classes, tutor support, 24/7 email support and a FREE mock test facility
  • Receive full support with an access for 1 year until you pass the exam

So, choose your preferred booking option to enrol now or contact our support agent through live chat for any kinds of queries.

Recognised Accreditation

This Functional Skills ICT Level 2 is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE and regulated by Ofqual.

What are Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills?

The academic and general qualification Pearson Edexcel is created to advance and improve learners’ skills while advancing knowledge. With the aid of Edexcel certifications, students can advance either into a higher education programme or right into the workforce. They are based on the excellence and traditions of the British educational system and have been made current and simple for both UK and international students to access. They are appropriate for students of all ages, a recognised component of all Apprentice standards and frameworks, and a replacement for GCSE in the UK.

Functional Skills certifications offer verifiable proof of a learner’s accomplishments across challenging material that is applicable to the workplace. The qualifications test students’ fundamental knowledge of the subject matter and their capacity to apply it in various situations. In addition to laying the groundwork for future technical education and employment, they support learners in acquiring life skills. Functional Skills certifications may also be used in some instances in conjunction with government accountability frameworks.

Benefits of Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills

  • They lead the way in digital teaching, learning and assessments
  • This qualification is recognised in the UK and across the world
  • It is valued by employers all over the world
  • Improve your employment prospects
  • Boost your job satisfaction
  • Promotes career advancement
  • Enhances your CV
  • Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market

What is NCFE?

NCFE Accreditation logoThe National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational awarding body that develops, publishes, and accredits a variety of widely recognised credentials and honours, including those for online courses. For students who wish to acquire practical, transferrable ICT skills that will allow them to function freely, confidently, and effectively in the real world, the NCFE Functional Skills certificate is the best choice.

Benefits of NCFE

  • Provides a wealth of resources to assist in delivering our Functional Skills certifications.
  • Increase your chances of gaining employment
  • Improves job satisfaction
  • Stimulates professional development
  • Creates an advantage in the job market and improves your CV
  • Within six working days, the assessment papers are graded, and the results are released

What is Ofqual?

Qualifications, exams, and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have displayed, and also ensure that all the assessments and exams reveal what a student has accomplished.

Benefits of Ofqual Regulation

  • This regulation is valued internationally
  • Created in accordance with specific national standards
  • Designed in collaboration with industry to guarantee their suitability.
  • Accurately reflect the knowledge, abilities, and understanding that the learners have shown.
  • Candidates who have obtained a qualification that is governed by Ofqual are seen with greater confidence by employers.
Course Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Plan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stagesPlan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stages
Select, interact with and use ICT systems safely and securely for a complex task in non-routine and unfamiliar contexts
Manage information storage to enable efficient retrieval
Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
Select information from a variety of sources to meet requirements of a complex task
Enter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex taskEnter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex task
Use appropriate software to meet the requirements of a complex data-handling task
Use communications software to meet requirements of a complex task
Combine and present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
Evaluate the selection, use and effectiveness of ICT tools and facilities used to present information
Obtain Your Certificate
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)

Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)

How do I prepare for the Functional Skills exam?

  • Enrol in our course to gain in-depth knowledge about functional skills
  • Take the Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment to help us develop a customised learning plan tailored to fit your individual requirements
  • Consult with our supportive and expert tutor support
  • Utilise our past papers and mock tests

Can I get a Mock Test facility with the Exam for practising?

With all of our functional skills courses and exams, we provide a free mock test facility.

Is it mandatory to do the course in order to get the qualification?

No, it is not mandatory to do the course in order to be qualified. However, it is recommended that you take the course to get properly trained and improve your confidence to sit for the official exam.

Which exam board should I choose? Edexcel or NCFE?

  • You can choose Pearson Edexcel as an accreditation if you wish to be certified by a renowned awarding body.
  • However, if you require rapid results, you can choose NCFE since it publishes results in just 7 working days, whereas Pearson Edexcel takes up to 20 working days.

We provide courses for both qualifications; it is entirely up to the learners to decide which qualification is most ideal for them.

I need to be functional Skills qualified very quickly. What should I do?

In such a case, you can build your skills with our extensive range of functional skills courses and attend mock tests to increase your overall confidence. Moreover, you can choose NCFE as an accreditation if you want to sit for an exam that provides results within 6 working days.

When do I book the exam? (Pearson Edexcel and NCFE)

You are required to notify us 9 working days (Pearson Edexcel) or 5 working days (NCFE) prior to the exam date that you are ready to take the test, and we will schedule an exam date that best suits your schedule.

How is the online exam monitored?

All exams conducted by Pearson Edexcel is invigilated through a Remote Invigilation service. In the case of NCFE, remote invigilation uses the learner’s webcam, screen share, and mobile device to monitor them.

How long does it take to receive the result and certificate? (Pearson Edexcel and NCFE)

  • Pearson Edexcel publishes the result within 20 working days from the date the exam is submitted and the certificate is issued within 14-21 working days.
  • NCFE takes 7 working days to publish the result and 10- 12 working days to issue the certificate.

Is the curriculum the same for Pearson Edexcel and NCFE?

The curriculum for Pearson Edexcel and NCFE is the same. We have courses available for both qualifications; you can select the one that best satisfies your requirements.

What if I fail the exam?

You can retake the exam with an additional retake fee. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge, skills, or confidence to sit for the exam, you can take our course again and prepare yourself to ace it.

Retake fee:

  • Pearson Edexcel: Same as the exam booking fees
  • NCFE: 30% discounted price from regular exam booking price

When is the next available date for the online exam?

When you are prepared to take the exam, let us know 9 working days (Pearson Edxcel) and 5 working days (NCFE) before the examination date, and we will schedule an exam date that best fits your schedule.

Does the exam include Tutor Support?

Yes, at an additional cost, you can have access to our committed tutor assistance and guidance anytime you need it.

Will I get extra time for the exam?

No extra time is given; you must cease writing as soon as the exam period is over.

Can I sit for any specific modules instead of the whole exam?

No such option is available; you are required to sit for the whole exam

Can I sit for different modules on different exam dates? Do I have to give exams for all the modules at once?

Yes for both awarding bodies, different components can be attended on different dates.

Is it possible to pay the due / instalment amounts after the exam?

No, you are required to pay for the entire exam fee before sitting for the exam.

Can I sit for the ICT exam online?

If you wish to take an official exam from the comfort of your home while being remotely supervised, you are required to choose NCFE as an accreditation.

Do your courses have the most competitive prices available in the market?

In contrast, we provide the best service in line with the price you will be paying. Our courses comply with the competitive edge in the market by all means.

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£339.00

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Overview

What you will learn from this course?

  • Gain comprehensive ICT skills
  • Discover and evaluate information
  • Generate, present, and communicate information.
  • Function confidently, successfully, and independently in academic settings, professional settings, and daily life.

Course Highlights

  • Course Type: Self-paced online course
  • Total Qualification Time: 54 hours
  • Guided Learning: 45 hours
  • Accreditation: Pearson Edexcel and NCFE
  • Regulated by: Ofqual
  • Assessment: Yes, towards the end of each module
  • Tutor Support: Full tutor support is included
  • Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available

Functional Skills ICT Level 2 - Included Official Exam

The Functional Skills ICT Level 2, which is accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE, and Ofqual, provides a nationally recognised credential that will boost your career and help you develop the fundamental ICT skills necessary for securing any job, apprenticeship or university admission. This qualification is ideal for students who either didn't study GCSE ICT at all or didn't achieve the necessary GCSE grade to meet any university's entry requirements. Towards the end of this course, you will earn an industry-recognised credential to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you outshine other candidates. Enrol in this Functional Skills ICT Level 2 today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.**

Who is this course for?

The following individuals may benefit from this Functional Skills ICT Level 2:
  • Individuals from all different age groups and educational backgrounds
  • Anyone looking to improve their chances of getting into a university
  • Anyone applying for an apprenticeship
  • Anyone who wants to improve their ICT practical skills and qualifications
  • Anyone who wants to increase their employment prospects.
  • Anyone who underperformed in their GCSEs
Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.

Eligibility Requirements

Prior knowledge, skills, or credentials are not necessary for students to enrol in this Functional Skills ICT Level 2. This course is open to individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds who wish to learn practical ICT skills. This course is, however, subject to an assessment procedure. Both professionals and students must take an initial assessment and diagnostic evaluation so that we can identify any skill gaps, determine your level of growth, and develop a customised learning plan for you. All of the course materials for this Functional Skills ICT Level 2 will be accessible at any time for a year following the diagnostic test's successful completion.

Career Path

This Functional Skills ICT Level 2 will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and secure an apprenticeship or a place at your desired university. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume.

Support

Our top priority is ensuring that your experience is easy and comfortable. Our dedicated customer support is available 24/7 to offer you any kind of assistance through email in order to help you reach your maximum potential. You will also receive expert tutor support with all our courses. You can contact us with your question, and our extensive range of experienced tutors will clear all your doubts regarding the learning materials.

Assessment Procedure

In order to assess the knowledge and skills they are acquiring, students are expected to take a variety of interactive online tests and quizzes both during and after each lecture. These interactive assessment activities examine the number of skills and knowledge you have retained after finishing each lesson and assess your ability to use these ICT skills in real-world situations. At the end of the module, you can keep track of your performance and progress. You will be evaluated at the end of the course through an online exam that is remotely proctored and may be taken from the convenience of your home or our office (in-person). Schedule your official exam as soon as you are prepared to take it.

About Official Exam

Before granting the qualification, students must fulfil the conditions listed below: Information and communication technology (ICT) Functional Skills certifications from Pearson Edexcel and NCFE at Level 2 are evaluated externally using a 2-hour test.
  • The tasks that learners must do utilising ICT systems (and the proper materials) and submit to Pearson Edexcel are numerous.
  • There are 50 total marks available.
  • The element evaluates all necessary functional skills. ICT guidelines

Why you should train with Study Plex?

At Study Plex, you will have the chance to build social, technical and personal skills through a combination of extensive subjects tailored according to your interest. Along with receiving comprehensive knowledge and transferable skills, there are even more reasons o be involved with us, which include: Incredible Customer Support: We offer active customer service in the form of live chat, which you can access 24/7 Expert Tutor Support: You'll have access to our devoted and dedicated tutor support with all of our courses whenever you need it. Price Justified by Quality: We ensure that you will have the best experience possible for the price you are paying for the course. Money-back Guarantee: We provide a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the course's quality. There is a 14-day time limit on this option (according to the terms and conditions). Instalment Facility: If your course costs more than £50, you can pay in three instalments using the instalment option. Satisfaction Guarantee: Our courses are designed to meet your demands and expectations by all means.

Recognised Accreditation

This Functional Skills ICT Level 2 is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE and regulated by Ofqual.

What are Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills?

The academic and general qualification Pearson Edexcel is created to advance and improve learners’ skills while advancing knowledge. With the aid of Edexcel certifications, students can advance either into a higher education programme or right into the workforce. They are based on the excellence and traditions of the British educational system and have been made current and simple for both UK and international students to access. They are appropriate for students of all ages, a recognised component of all Apprentice standards and frameworks, and a replacement for GCSE in the UK.

Functional Skills certifications offer verifiable proof of a learner’s accomplishments across challenging material that is applicable to the workplace. The qualifications test students’ fundamental knowledge of the subject matter and their capacity to apply it in various situations. In addition to laying the groundwork for future technical education and employment, they support learners in acquiring life skills. Functional Skills certifications may also be used in some instances in conjunction with government accountability frameworks.

Benefits of Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills

  • They lead the way in digital teaching, learning and assessments
  • This qualification is recognised in the UK and across the world
  • It is valued by employers all over the world
  • Improve your employment prospects
  • Boost your job satisfaction
  • Promotes career advancement
  • Enhances your CV
  • Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market

What is NCFE?

NCFE Accreditation logoThe National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational awarding body that develops, publishes, and accredits a variety of widely recognised credentials and honours, including those for online courses. For students who wish to acquire practical, transferrable ICT skills that will allow them to function freely, confidently, and effectively in the real world, the NCFE Functional Skills certificate is the best choice.

Benefits of NCFE

  • Provides a wealth of resources to assist in delivering our Functional Skills certifications.
  • Increase your chances of gaining employment
  • Improves job satisfaction
  • Stimulates professional development
  • Creates an advantage in the job market and improves your CV
  • Within six working days, the assessment papers are graded, and the results are released

What is Ofqual?

Qualifications, exams, and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have displayed, and also ensure that all the assessments and exams reveal what a student has accomplished.

Benefits of Ofqual Regulation

  • This regulation is valued internationally
  • Created in accordance with specific national standards
  • Designed in collaboration with industry to guarantee their suitability.
  • Accurately reflect the knowledge, abilities, and understanding that the learners have shown.
  • Candidates who have obtained a qualification that is governed by Ofqual are seen with greater confidence by employers.

Course Curriculum

Plan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stagesPlan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stages
Select, interact with and use ICT systems safely and securely for a complex task in non-routine and unfamiliar contexts
Manage information storage to enable efficient retrieval
Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
Select information from a variety of sources to meet requirements of a complex task
Enter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex taskEnter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex task
Use appropriate software to meet the requirements of a complex data-handling task
Use communications software to meet requirements of a complex task
Combine and present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
Evaluate the selection, use and effectiveness of ICT tools and facilities used to present information
Obtain Your Certificate

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Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)

How do I prepare for the Functional Skills exam?

  • Enrol in our course to gain in-depth knowledge about functional skills
  • Take the Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment to help us develop a customised learning plan tailored to fit your individual requirements
  • Consult with our supportive and expert tutor support
  • Utilise our past papers and mock tests

Can I get a Mock Test facility with the Exam for practising?

With all of our functional skills courses and exams, we provide a free mock test facility.

Is it mandatory to do the course in order to get the qualification?

No, it is not mandatory to do the course in order to be qualified. However, it is recommended that you take the course to get properly trained and improve your confidence to sit for the official exam.

Which exam board should I choose? Edexcel or NCFE?

  • You can choose Pearson Edexcel as an accreditation if you wish to be certified by a renowned awarding body.
  • However, if you require rapid results, you can choose NCFE since it publishes results in just 7 working days, whereas Pearson Edexcel takes up to 20 working days.

We provide courses for both qualifications; it is entirely up to the learners to decide which qualification is most ideal for them.

I need to be functional Skills qualified very quickly. What should I do?

In such a case, you can build your skills with our extensive range of functional skills courses and attend mock tests to increase your overall confidence. Moreover, you can choose NCFE as an accreditation if you want to sit for an exam that provides results within 6 working days.

When do I book the exam? (Pearson Edexcel and NCFE)

You are required to notify us 9 working days (Pearson Edexcel) or 5 working days (NCFE) prior to the exam date that you are ready to take the test, and we will schedule an exam date that best suits your schedule.

How is the online exam monitored?

All exams conducted by Pearson Edexcel is invigilated through a Remote Invigilation service. In the case of NCFE, remote invigilation uses the learner’s webcam, screen share, and mobile device to monitor them.

How long does it take to receive the result and certificate? (Pearson Edexcel and NCFE)

  • Pearson Edexcel publishes the result within 20 working days from the date the exam is submitted and the certificate is issued within 14-21 working days.
  • NCFE takes 7 working days to publish the result and 10- 12 working days to issue the certificate.

Is the curriculum the same for Pearson Edexcel and NCFE?

The curriculum for Pearson Edexcel and NCFE is the same. We have courses available for both qualifications; you can select the one that best satisfies your requirements.

What if I fail the exam?

You can retake the exam with an additional retake fee. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge, skills, or confidence to sit for the exam, you can take our course again and prepare yourself to ace it.

Retake fee:

  • Pearson Edexcel: Same as the exam booking fees
  • NCFE: 30% discounted price from regular exam booking price

When is the next available date for the online exam?

When you are prepared to take the exam, let us know 9 working days (Pearson Edxcel) and 5 working days (NCFE) before the examination date, and we will schedule an exam date that best fits your schedule.

Does the exam include Tutor Support?

Yes, at an additional cost, you can have access to our committed tutor assistance and guidance anytime you need it.

Will I get extra time for the exam?

No extra time is given; you must cease writing as soon as the exam period is over.

Can I sit for any specific modules instead of the whole exam?

No such option is available; you are required to sit for the whole exam

Can I sit for different modules on different exam dates? Do I have to give exams for all the modules at once?

Yes for both awarding bodies, different components can be attended on different dates.

Is it possible to pay the due / instalment amounts after the exam?

No, you are required to pay for the entire exam fee before sitting for the exam.

Can I sit for the ICT exam online?

If you wish to take an official exam from the comfort of your home while being remotely supervised, you are required to choose NCFE as an accreditation.

Do your courses have the most competitive prices available in the market?

In contrast, we provide the best service in line with the price you will be paying. Our courses comply with the competitive edge in the market by all means.

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