These pages contain the details of the skills for life and key skills tests and the additional portfolio assessment for key skills. Key skills data files (essential for centres to download if they are offering the ICT levels 3 and 4 tests) can be found here, as can examples of tests to be used for practice.

Important notice about the length of time for the application of number test

The time for the application of number test at level 3 only has been changed with effect from November 2005 for an interim period.

The change to the test time for level 3 application of number test is that a further 15 minutes reading time is to be added to the time allocated to candidates to take the test.

The following instruction will appear on the front cover of the test for all tests provided after November 2005, where it currently states 'you have 1 hour 30 minutes to finish the test':

INSTRUCTIONS

You have 15 minutes to read through the paper prior to starting the test. Use this time to read through all the questions carefully, consider how you will attempt them and make rough notes if you wish. Do not start writing in the answer booklet until you are told you can.

You will then have 1 hour 30 minutes to finish the test.