Is this the same qualification as the Lift College course?
Yes. You sit the same TQUK Functional Skills Level 2 qualification that our course learners take: maths is TQUK 610/2624/4 and English is TQUK 610/2625/6.
Do I need to have studied with Lift College?
No. Exam only is for anyone who is ready to sit the exam, wherever or however they prepared.
How long is the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam?
It is one on-screen exam of 120 minutes. Section A is 30 minutes without a calculator and Section B is 90 minutes with one.
What does the English exam include?
Functional Skills English Level 2 has three parts: a 60 minute reading exam and a 60 minute writing exam on screen, and a 20 to 30 minute speaking, listening and communicating assessment. You need to pass all three, and your exam only booking covers all three.
Is the speaking and listening part done from home too?
Yes. Reading and writing are on screen with a remote invigilator, and speaking, listening and communicating is run online by Lift College and quality assured by TQUK.
What is the pass mark?
TQUK does not publish a fixed pass mark. Practise with the free past papers to get used to the kind of questions you will meet.
Is Functional Skills Level 2 the same as a GCSE?
It is at Level 2, the same level as GCSE grades 9 to 4, and is commonly accepted where a Level 2 in maths or English is asked for. Some universities and courses ask for GCSE by name, so check with them before you book.
When do I give my details for the exam?
After you pay. Our exams team emails you to confirm the details TQUK needs, including your full legal name exactly as it appears on your photo ID and your date of birth.
What do I need on the day?
Your photo ID, a computer with a webcam and microphone, and a quiet room where you can sit the exam on your own. We email you how to join when we book your exam.
How soon do I get my result?
Results usually come in about six working days. We email you your result as soon as TQUK releases it.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.