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Onscreen tests for Skills for Life 

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Skills for Life

Subject information: Adult (Basic) Skills units

Unit code  Description  Level  Questions Duration
U5050011  ADULT LITERACY  40 60
U5050012  ADULT LITERACY  40 60
U5050061  ADULT NUMERACY  40 75
U5050062  ADULT NUMERACY  40 75


Key skills units

Unit code  Description  Level  Questions Duration
U3051244  APPLICATION OF NUMBER  40 75
U3051245  APPLICATION OF NUMBER  40 75
U3051247  COMMUNICATION  40 60
U3051248  COMMUNICATION  40 60
U3051250  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  40 75
U3051251  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  40 75


How often are tests available?
The tests are available on demand and can be run at any time. Candidates can be entered online when they are ready, a few hours before your chosen test date and time.

Where can the tests be run?
Anywhere, as long as you can guarantee the security of the test and the authenticity of the candidate, prevent cheating, and have rapid access to IT support in the event of a problem. Have a look at the document ‘Code of conduct for onscreen testing’ on this page.

What about resitting the tests?
In the event that a candidate needs to resit a test, they can be re-entered straight away.  

When will we get the results?
Once candidates have completed the test you will be able to view and print provisional score reports immediately.

Candidates who have passed the Literacy and Numeracy test will receive certificates with 10 working days.

Candidates who have passed the key skills test will receive a certificate once a portfolio has been completed. (For further information about key skills tests and portfolios, please email sfl@edexcel.org.uk).

Instructions for conducting examinations
JCQ instructions for all General and Vocational qualification examinations, 1 Sept 2009 to 31 Aug 2010.
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