NCFE
    Level 2
    QN: 610/0650/6
    Curriculum Active

    NCFE Level 2 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: 220 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    220 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Converting decimals, fractions and percentages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages
    2

    Developing working with decimals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to order, approximate and compare decimals of any size
    • Be able to perform calculations with numbers of up to 3 decimal places
    3

    Developing working with fractions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to order and compare amounts and quantities using proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers
    • Be able to add and subtract amounts or quantities using proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers
    • Be able to express one number as a fraction of another using proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers
    4

    Developing working with percentages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work out percentages of amounts and express one amount as a percentage of another
    • Be able to calculate percentage change of any size and original value including the calculation of compound interest on money value
    5

    Working with 2D and 3D shapes and space

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to calculate the perimeter and area of 2D shapes, and volumes and surface areas of 3D shapes
    • Be able to calculate actual dimensions from scale drawings and create scale drawings from actual measurements
    • Be able to understand and use common 2D representations of 3D objects
    • Be able to draw 3D shapes including plans and elevations
    • Be able to use 2D and 3D shapes to calculate values of angles
    • Be able to use co-ordinates in 2D, to specify the positions of points and plot co-ordinates of 2D and 3D shapes
    6

    Working with algebra

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to evaluate expressions and make substitutions in given formulae in words and symbols
    • Be able to work with inequality, linear, and algebraic expressions
    7

    Working with conversions of units of measurement

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to convert between metric and imperial units of length
    • Be able to convert between metric and imperial units of weight
    • Be able to convert between metric and imperial units of capacity
    • Be able to calculate using compound measures
    8

    Working with mathematical skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise and use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
    9

    Working with positive and negative whole numbers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read, write, order, and compare positive and negative whole numbers of any size
    • Be able to carry out calculations with whole numbers up to 1 million including checking answers using estimation and approximation
    • Be able to follow the order of precedence of operators including indices
    • Be able to calculate ratios, direct proportion, and inverse proportion
    10

    Working with probability

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to calculate the probability of combined events
    • Be able to express the probability of a combined event as fractions, decimals, and percentages
    11

    Working with statistics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to calculate the median and mode
    • Be able to use the mean median, mode, and range to compare two sets of data
    • Be able to estimate the mean of a grouped frequency distribution
    • Be able to draw and interpret scatter diagrams and recognise correlation

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/0650/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2022