NOCN
Entry Level
QN: 610/6574/2
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NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 220 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NOCN
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
Applying Fraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record common fractions.
- Be able to identify equivalent fraction forms.
- Be able to use common fractions in everyday situations.
2
Applying Number, Addition and Subtraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the written form of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to recognise the value of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to recognise number patterns involving whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to approximate by rounding.
- Be able to use numbers up to 1000.
- Use addition involving whole numbers with up to three digits to give totals up to 1000.
- Use subtraction involving whole numbers with up to three digits.
- Use a combination of addition and subtraction calculations.
3
Handling Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract information from charts, tables and diagrams.
- Be able to interpret information from charts, line graphs, tables and diagrams.
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from bar charts, line graphs or pictograms.
- Be able to collect and record numerical information.
- Be able to organise and represent information.
4
Measure: Distance and Length
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and interpret distance in everyday situations.
- Be able to measure length.
- Be able to record measurements.
- Be able to estimate length in practical contexts.
5
Measure: Weight and Capacity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure capacity.
- Be able to estimate capacity.
- Be able to measure weight.
- Be able to order weights.
- Be able to estimate weight.
6
Money: Adding and Subtracting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add money using decimal notation.
- Be able to subtract money using decimal notation.
- Be able to use money in decimal notation in everyday contexts, including checking answers.
7
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single and double digit.
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single and double digit in everyday contexts.
- Be able to check answers to multiplication calculations.
- Be able to divide three digit whole numbers by a single and double digit whole numbers, and express remainders.
- Be able to divide two digit whole numbers by a single digit in everyday contexts.
- Be able to check answers to division calculations.
8
Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise some of own strengths in mathematics.
- Be able to recognise areas for self-improvement in mathematics.
- Be able to identify personal targets for improvement in mathematics.
9
Time, Position and Direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record time in five minute intervals using am and pm.
- Be able to use time in practical situations.
- Be able to name and understand the 8 directional compass points.
- Be able to use full/ half/ quarter turns to describe position and direction.
10
Understanding Decimals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read numbers with 2 decimal places.
- Be able to write numbers with 2 decimal places.
- Be able to order numbers with 2 decimal places.
- Be able to continue a sequence of numbers with up to 2 decimal places.
- Be able to understand the place value of digits.
- Be able to use decimals in everyday contexts.
11
Understanding the Properties of Regular Shapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the properties of 2D shapes.
- Be able to identify the properties of 3D shapes.
- Be able to use the properties of 2D and 3D shapes to solve practical problems.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6574/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2025