T Levels - General English Competencies (GEC)

T level (Level 3 technical qualifications) learners must achieve Level 2 Functional English OR an English GCSE grade from 4 to 9. In addition,  the Outline Content for Technical Qualifications includes maths, English and digital skills that are specific for each T Level.

These skills are implicitly taught [embedded] and are in addition to the minimum maths and English requirements for the overall T Level. There are six GEC competencies. Source: https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ 

Covid-19 writing tasks

Update - apologies, when I added this resource on April 1st I forgot to upload the Word document. It is now available below. Maggie 10/4/20

Functional Skills Level 2 (and T Level General English Competencies) writing tasks consisting of writing a report and a letter to apply for a job (both based on the current Covid-19 crisis).

Level
Level 2
T Levels - embedded maths or English
English
FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables
FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose
FE L2.23 Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively
FE L2.26 Convey clear meaning & establish cohesion using organisational markers effectively
FE WRITING Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
T Levels - General English Competencies (GEC)
TL - Create texts for different purposes and audiences
TL - Convey technical information to different audiences
Context
News, Politics & Government items
Health, Social care, Early years

Writing an email - I saw a car for sale

Your brother is looking for a new car. You notice a suitable car advertised in your local supermarket so you email your brother and tell him about the car.
Entry 2 Functional Skills practice writing exam – with suggested differentiation for E1 and E3.
Editor’s note
With Functional Skills mapping

Level
Entry Level 2
English
Functional English - writing
T Levels - General English Competencies (GEC)
Context
Motor vehicles & Transport
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