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Functional Skills

Functional Skills Learner Stories

Real outcomes from learners who studied functional skills with Lift College.

Real stories from real learners

Verified reviews from people who’ve used Lift College to change their working lives.

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    Marcus — Lift College learner
    I'd failed GCSE maths three times at school. The Lift College course broke everything down into practical problems I could actually understand — budgets, measurements, percentages. I passed Level 2 in eight weeks and was able to start my electrical apprenticeship.

    Marcus

    Functional Skills Maths Level 2

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    Fatima — Lift College learner
    English is my second language and I was nervous about the exams. My Lift College tutor adjusted the study plan to focus on the writing components I found hardest. I passed both subjects and I've now been accepted onto an Access to HE Nursing diploma.

    Fatima

    Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2

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    Diane — Lift College learner
    I needed Level 2 English to start my healthcare assistant role at the NHS Trust. The remote invigilation meant I could sit the exam at home around my children's school schedule. Got my result in two weeks and started the job the following month.

    Diane

    Functional Skills English Level 2

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    Ryan — Lift College learner
    My employer needed me to have Level 2 maths before they could register me on the Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Lift College was fast, the tutor was brilliant, and I resit my maths once after a near-miss and passed the second time. The whole thing took twelve weeks.

    Ryan

    Functional Skills Maths Level 2

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    Sandra — Lift College learner
    I left school with no qualifications at 16 and spent twenty years in retail. I decided I wanted to retrain as a social worker. Lift College helped me get both Level 2s in three months, then I moved straight on to an Access to HE Social Work diploma. Best decision I've made.

    Sandra

    Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2

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    James — Lift College learner
    My initial assessment showed I was at Entry Level 3 in maths — lower than I'd expected. The Lift College team laid out a clear plan: Level 1 in eight weeks, Level 2 in a further ten. I followed the plan and hit both targets. I'm now on a logistics Level 2 apprenticeship and earning a proper wage.

    James

    Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2

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