NCFE Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1, 2, 3 Past Papers

NCFE Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1, 2, 3 past papers all take the form of multiple tasks, with each task containing multiple questions. Task 1 is usually very short – around 3 marks out of more than 30 for the whole paper. The other tasks are usually considerably more involved than task 1. Questions are completed on computers, with the aid of inserts containing important information pertaining to the questions.

The NCFE ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 1, 2, 3 qualification assesses three skills:

  1. Using ICT
  2. Finding and Selecting Information
  3. Developing, Presenting and Communicating Information

Developing, presenting and communicating information forms the bulk of the assessment, but you need to be good at all three skill areas in order to succeed.

NCFE Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1, 2, 3: Key Details

Qualification Title NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Entry Level 1/2/3
Qualification Number Qualification Number 600/1780/6 (Level 1), 600/1353/9 (Level 2), 600/1148/8 (Level 3)
Approved age ranges Approved age ranges Pre-16, 16-18, 19+
Total Qualification Time (TQT) Total Qualification Time (TQT) 48 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 45 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, understanding, skills or qualifications are required.