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/ 

Recycling & Domestic Waste Disposal in the UK

A substantial comprehension resource about recycling and general waste in the UK. It includes sections relating to general recycling, fly tipping and dog fouling. There is also information about the new regulations coming into force next year.

It is suitable for Functional Skills English, general comprehension and ESOL at higher levels. There are a number of activities and SPaG questions and a writing task. 

Editor's notes:

Level
Level 1
Level 2
T Levels - embedded maths or English
English
FS Eng SL&C Discussion
FS Eng SL&C Speaking - Communicate information, ideas & opinions
FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details
FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes
FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information
FS Eng WRITING Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
FS Eng WRITING composition
T Levels - General English Competencies (GEC)
ESOL
ESOL Engage in discussion (Sd)
ESOL Present information
ESOL: Reading text focus - comprehension (Rt)
ESOL: Writing - text focus (composition)
ESOL: Writing sentence focus - punctuation and grammar (Ws)
Context
Recycling, the environment and sustainability

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
FS Eng 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 Skills English - writing
T Levels - General English Competencies (GEC)
Context
Motor vehicles & Transport
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