NCFE
Level 1
QN: 610/0648/8
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Essential Maths in Everyday Life
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 210 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
210 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to converting decimals, fractions and percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to convert between common fractions, percentages, and decimals
2
Introduction to working with algebra and geometry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with straightforward algebraic expressions
- Be able to work with straightforward geometric concepts
3
Introduction to working with mathematical skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with mathematical skills to address individual practical problems
4
Introduction to working with probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of probability on a scale from 0 to 1 and use probabilities to compare the likelihood of events
- Be able to use equally likely outcomes to find the probabilities of simple event and express them as fractions
5
Introduction to working with statistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to represent discrete data in tables, diagrams, and charts
- Be able to group discrete data and represent grouped data graphically
- Be able to find the mean and range of a set of quantities
6
Working with 2D and 3D shapes and angles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to draw 2D shapes and demonstrate an understanding of line symmetry
- Be able to use and measure angles
- Be able to calculate the area and perimeter of simple shapes and calculate the volume of cubes and cuboids
- Be able to interpret plans, elevations, and nets of simple 3D shapes
7
Working with decimals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read, write, order, and compare decimals of up to 3 decimal places
- Be able to complete calculations using decimals of up to 2 decimal places
8
Working with fractions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read, write, order, and compare common fractions and mixed numbers
- Be able to find fractions of whole number quantities or measurements
- Be able to estimate answers to calculations using common fractions
9
Working with measurement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to convert between units of time using the 12-hour and 24-hour formats
- Be able to convert between units of length and weight in the same system
- Be able to convert between units of capacity in the same system
- Be able to use simple scales with common measures on maps and drawings within the same system
10
Working with money to calculate interest and discounts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate simple interest in multiples of 5% on amounts of money
- Be able to calculate discounts in multiples of 5% on amounts of money
11
Working with percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read, write, order, and compare percentages in whole numbers
- Be able to calculate percentages of quantities including simple percentage increases and decreases
12
Working with whole numbers up to 1 million
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read, write, order, and compare whole numbers up to 1 million
- Be able to use positive and negative whole numbers
- Be able to calculate using multiplication, division and square numbers
- Be able to follow the order of precedence of operators and work with simple formulae
- Be able to work out simple ratio and direct proportion using whole numbers
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0648/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2022