NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Essential Maths in Everyday Life
Ref:
610/0650/6
Sector:
Preparation for Life and Work
Features:
Learning Resources Available
Registration & certification fee:
£2.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
200
TQT:
200
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About this qualification
The qualification is part of a suite of qualifications that builds on knowledge and skills from entry level 1 through to level 2. It will support learners with any identified skills gaps in maths and has been designed using the Functional Skills subject content to develop skills for everyday life and support progression into Functional Skills. The qualification can also be used to progress to a GCSE in mathematics.
The partial certification fee has been removed for these qualifications to allow centres to claim for only the units that the learner has achieved free of charge.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for any adult learner who has not studied a maths qualification at this level. It is specifically split into smaller units of learning and is assessed internally to help build confidence in skills and knowledge in maths.
Pre-16 learners who are not following or are not yet ready to follow a traditional GCSE route in education for maths could also study this qualification.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 1 qualification in maths.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 9 mandatory units and 1 of 2 optional units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
No.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
• NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (603/5060/X)
• GCSE in mathematics
• apprenticeships
• vocational qualifications
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification is not approved for funding however we have set the registration fee at a token cost to enable centres to continue to be able to deliver it to their learners.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF) (PDF | 503 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 452 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 63 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Essential Maths (Level 2) Workbooks
Free
Unit breakdown
Working With Positive and Negative Whole Numbers (T/650/1850)
Developing Working With Fractions (Y/650/1851)
Developing Working With Decimals (A/650/1852)
Developing Working With Percentages (D/650/1853)
Converting Decimals, Fractions and Percentages (F/650/1854)
Working With Conversions of Units of Measurement (H/650/1855)
Working With 2D and 3D Shapes and Space (J/650/1856)
Working With Statistics (K/650/1857)
Working With Probability (L/650/1858)
Working With Algebra (Y/650/1860)
Working With Mathematical Skills (A/650/1861)