NOCN
Entry Level
QN: 610/6572/9
Curriculum Active
NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 1)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 170 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
170 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Addition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know symbols and related vocabulary for addition.
- Be able to add single digit numbers up to 20.
- Know that answers for addition are correct.
- Be able to identify equivalent additions.
- Be able to use addition in practical situations.
2
Handling Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract information from a list.
- Be able to sort objects using a single criterion.
- Be able to classify objects using a single criterion.
- Be able to represent data in simple charts and diagrams, including tally chart and bar chart.
3
Number
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to count to 20 including zero.
- Be able to count back from
- Know the written form of numbers 0 to
- Be able to order digits 0 to 20.
4
Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise his/her strengths in mathematics.
- Be able to recognise areas for self- improvement in mathematics.
- Be able to identify a personal target for improvement in mathematics.
5
Subtraction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know symbols and related vocabulary for subtraction.
- Be able to subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 20.
- Know that subtraction answers are correct.
- Be able to use subtraction in practical situations for solving problems.
6
Understanding Measures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe the size of objects.
- Be able to compare the size of objects.
- Be able to describe objects using vocabulary related to length, width and height.
- Be able to use specific vocabulary to make comparisons about the size of objects.
- Be able to describe the weight of objects.
- Be able to compare the weight of objects.
- Be able to describe objects in terms of capacity.
- Be able to compare items in terms of capacity.
7
Understanding Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise 2D and 3D shapes.
- Be able to name 2D and 3D shapes.
- Be able to sort 2D and 3D shapes.
- Understand everyday positional vocabulary.
8
Using Mathematics in Everyday Contexts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use numbers up to the number 20 in everyday contexts.
- Be able to use coins and notes involving numbers up to 20 in everyday contexts.
- Be able to use o’clock time in everyday contexts.
- Be able to use addition involving numbers up to 20 in everyday contexts.
- Be able to use subtraction involving numbers up to 20 in everyday contexts.
9
Using Money and Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know coins and notes involving whole numbers 1 to
- Be able to select coins and notes involving whole numbers 1 to
- Know the relative value of coins and notes involving whole numbers 1 to
- Know parts of the day.
- Be able to recognise time in o’ clock times.
- Know days of the week.
- Know the months of the year.
- Know the seasons of the year.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6572/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2025