Functional Skills - Digital - Entry Level 3 and Level 1 - Specification

Oct 20, 2026

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Functional Skills Digital qualifications specification for Pearson Edexcel covers the purpose, aims, structures, delivery requirements, and assessment arrangements for Entry Level 3 and Level 1. It explains how learners build reliable evidence of achievement against workplace-relevant content, including underpinning knowledge and application across contexts. The document outlines Total Qualification Time, Guided Learning Hours, centre recognition and approval, reasonable adjustments, appeals, malpractice handling, and reporting and resitting processes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages55

Reading Time2 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications

Qualification summary and key information

Qualification purpose

Qualification structures

Programme delivery

Centre resource requirements

Access and recruitment

Assessment

Centre recognition and approval

Entry, awarding and reporting

Centre support

Subject content

Further information and useful publications

Professional development and training

Functional Skills Digital Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Speciﬁcation Functional Skills qualiﬁcations First registration November 2023 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References to third-party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. Publication code: VQ000239 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Contents 1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications 1 What are Functional Skills qualifications? 1 Sizes of Functional Skills qualifications 1 2 Qualification summary and key information 2 3 Qualification purpose 4 Qualification purpose 4 Qualification aims and outcomes 4 Relationship with previous qualifications 5 Progression opportunities 6 4 Qualification structures 7 Pearson Edexcel Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level 3 7 Pearson Edexcel Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Level 1 8 5 Programme delivery 9 Elements of good practice 9 Training and assessment delivery 10 6 Centre resource requirements 11 7 Access and recruitment 12 Prior knowledge, skills and understanding 12 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 12 8 Assessment 13 Language of assessment 13 Appeals 13 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 14 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 16 Special consideration 16 9 Centre recognition and approval 17 Centre recognition 17 Approvals agreement 17 10 Entry, awarding and reporting 18 Learner entry 18 Awarding and reporting 18 Qualification results 18 Resitting 18 11 Centre support 19 Support materials 19 12 Subject content 20 Qualification format 20 Qualification title: Pearson Edexcel Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level 3 21 Qualification title: Pearson Edexcel Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Level 1 34 13 Further information and useful publications 47 14 Professional development and training 48 Professional development and training 48 Training and support for the lifetime of the qualifications 48 15 Contact us 49 1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications What are Functional Skills qualifications? Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and they help learners to develop skills for everyday life. In some contexts, Functional Skills qualifications will also play a part in the government’s accountability systems. Functional Skills qualifications are based on Department for Education (DfE) approved subject content and are regulated by Ofqual. Learners will work towards their qualification in a number of settings, including but not limited to: • schools and sixth-form colleges • Pupil Referral Units • further education providers • private colleges • private skills providers • offender learning establishments • higher education establishments. For all

FAQs

What do Functional Skills qualifications assess for Entry Level 3 and Level 1?

They assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge in different contexts relevant to work and everyday life.

What are TQT and GLH in this specification?

TQT is the total estimated learner time to achieve the qualification, and GLH is the portion involving guided learning activities such as lessons, tutorials, and supervised study.

How is assessment handled for these qualifications?

Assessment is externally set, on-demand, with grading reported on a pass/fail basis. The specification also covers malpractice, reasonable adjustments, special consideration, and appeals.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Connor