Functional skills support



Training wil be offered to Diploma gateway centres intending to sign up for the pilot with AQA in the autumn term. Our briefings and training events are complemented by the national training programme to support pilot centres currently being delivered by QIA/SNS or LSN.

We have developed materials and resources to support our functional skills qualifications. This includes:

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QCA provide guidance which

  • introduces the nature of 'functional skills'
  • explains the qualification levels
  • identifies the types of knowledge, skills and techniques contained within the standards
  • provides options for engaging with the standards through teaching and learning.

See the QCA website for details.

Comprehensive teaching and learning resources are also available on the QIA Excellence Gateway website.