TQUK Functional Skills English Level 2 Past Papers

TQUK Functional Skills English Level 2 exams are divided into two parts: a reading paper and a writing paper. The reading paper is centred around a set of sources, all related to a common theme, and requires short written responses. The writing paper features two extended writing tasks of similar length, with marks awarded for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Each writing task is preceded by a brief outline of the assessment criteria.

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TQUK Functional Skills English Level 2 Past Papers: At a Glance

Exam Marks Time
Paper 1 Paper 1 Reading 30 Marks 1 Hour
Paper 2 Paper 2 Writing 54 Marks 1 Hour
Total Total - 84 Marks 2 Hours

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What topic areas are covered in the exam?

Candidates are advised to take 30 minutes on the first question and 30 minutes on the second question in paper 2, as they are of equal length and both worth 27 marks.

There are three major categories for assessment in TQUK Functional Skills English Level 2:

  1. Reading
  2. Writing
  3. Spelling, punctuation and grammar

There are 30 marks available for reading, and 54 marks available for writing and spelling, punctuation and grammar. This means that all-round skills are required to succeed, as the sections are approximately equally weighted.

Further to the reading and writing papers, candidates will also be expected to participate in a speaking, listening and communication assessment.

TQUK Functional Skills English Level 2: Key Details

Qualification Title TQUK Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2
Qualification Number Qualification Number 610/2625/6
Approved age ranges Approved age ranges Pre-16, 16-18, 19+
Total Qualification Time (TQT) Total Qualification Time (TQT) 60 hours
Guided Learning Hours Guided Learning Hours 55 hours
Assessment type Assessment type Externally set, on-demand assessment.
Grading Grading The qualification is graded Pass/Fail.
Entry requirements Entry requirements No prior knowledge