NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
- Ref:
- 603/5055/6
- Sector:
- Preparation for Life and Work
- Level
- Level 1
- Minimum entry age
- Pre-16
- GLH
- 55
- TQT
- 66
Important: This reformed Functional Skills qualification has completed Ofqual’s technical evaluation process. Registrations and assessment bookings are now available. You can use the below support materials, including schemes of work, to help you plan and prepare for teaching and delivery.
About this qualification:
The purpose of the Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1 qualification is to demonstrate both mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners studying the following:
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships
• Alternative to GCSE
• T-Levels
• As a standalone qualification
Entry requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
This qualification has one external assessment divided into 2 sections.
• Section A: The non-calculator section
• Section B: The calculator section
Online Assessment
Online assessment is available for this qualification, and live online assessments are now bookable. Please visit our Online Assessment page for further information.
Sample assessments can now be scheduled on our Surpass platform. You can also find a link to an online assessment demo for this qualification here.
Useful Links
Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery
External Assessment Timetable
Access to Scripts
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy
Events
Skills Forward
Department for Education Subject Content for Maths
Qualification Specification
This document contains everything you need to know about this qualification and should be used by everyone involved in its planning, delivery and assessment.
Overview of Changes in Functional Skills
Here's a helpful summary of all of the key changes to the Functional Skills process.
Functional Skills Fact Sheet - Level 1 and 2 Maths
This document provides an overview of our Functional Skills Maths offering at Level 1 and Level 2.
Functional Skills Mapping Document - Level 1 Maths
This document maps the Department for Education's subject content for reformed Functional Skills qualifications to the legacy Functional Skills subject content.
Functional Skills Invigilation Changes
This document outlines some of the changes and FAQs around Functional Skills invigilation.
Support Handbook
This document contains supporting information that relates to NCFE and CACHE qualifications to assist in planning, delivery and assessment, and must be used alongside the Qualification Specification.
Sample Question Paper (Non-Calculator) - Level 1 Functional Skills Maths
This is a sample assessment material for this new Functional Skills qualification.
Sample Question Paper (Calculator) - Level 1 Functional Skills Maths
This is a sample assessment material for this new Functional Skills qualification.
Sample Mark Scheme - Level 1 Functional Skills Maths
This is a sample assessment material for this new Functional Skills qualification.
Chief Examiner Report (On-screen) - October 2019
This document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the October 2019 on-screen external assessment paper.
Chief Examiner Report - 14-18 October 2019
This document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the 14-18 October 2019 paper-based external assessment paper.
External Assessment Question Paper (Section A) - 14-18 October 2019
This past paper will help learners prepare for their external assessment.
External Assessment Question Paper (Section B) - 14-18 October 2019
This past paper will help learners prepare for their external assessment.
External Assessment Mark Scheme - 14-18 October 2019
This past paper will help learners prepare for their external assessment.
Mandatory units
- Mathematics
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