Functify Learning
Category: Apprentices
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Let’s be honest about something that nobody wants to talk about: you’re struggling with the maths part of your apprenticeship, aren’t you? Maybe you’re fine with the practical work – you can use tools, follow procedures, and get the job done. But when it comes to calculations, measurements, or understanding technical drawings with numbers, you…
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Right now, you’re an apprentice. You’re learning your trade, developing technical skills, and getting paid to gain experience. But what’s your plan for the next five years? Ten years? Twenty years? If you’re thinking like most apprentices, you’re probably focused on completing your current training and getting qualified in your trade. That’s important, but it’s…
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# Why Apprentices Still Need Functional Skills (Even After the Rule Change) You’ve probably heard the news by now. The government changed the rules in February 2025, and apprentices over 19 no longer have to pass Functional Skills to complete their apprenticeships. Some people are calling it a victory, a removal of barriers, a chance…
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# Functional Skills vs GCSE: Which One Will Actually Help Your Apprenticeship? You’re doing an apprenticeship, which means you’re smart enough to know that practical skills matter more than theoretical knowledge. So why are you even considering GCSEs when there’s a better option designed specifically for people like you? Let me break down the real…
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Every successful apprentice has a secret. It’s not about being the most technically skilled person in the room, or working the longest hours, or knowing the right people. The secret is being the apprentice who can do more than just the technical work. Let me tell you about the apprentices who get promoted, who become…