Ascentis Level 1 Award in English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) – Writing

Qualification Overview

In this qualification, learners will learn how to write in a variety of styles for different audiences and purposes. They will learn the skills needed to write accurately and to make decisions about the structure and format of a written response. They will be able to check text for errors and then revise work accordingly, producing a final legible draft. Mapped to Adult Literacy Core Curriculum in the following areas: Wt/L1.1, Wt/L1.2, Wt/L1.3, Wt/L1.4, Wt/L1.5, Wt/L1.6, Ww/L1.2. The qualification reflects the requirements of the reformed Functional Skills qualifications.

Aims

The aims of the suite of qualifications are to enable learners:

• To develop their reading and/or writing skills
• To prepare for Functional Skills in English at Level 1 or GCSE English
• To develop the skills required to move into the world of work or work-based learning

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:

• Adults who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in English
• Young people aged 14–19 who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in some aspects of English Language

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through an assessment to be taken under supervised conditions. Guide times are provided for each assessment. The assessment is internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.