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NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
Build confidence with everyday maths
This nationally recognised NCFE qualification provides an accessible starting point for learners who want to improve their basic maths skills.
You will learn how to use mathematical thinking to complete simple tasks and solve problems in familiar situations. The course can support greater independence in everyday life and provide a foundation for further learning or employment.
What does the qualification cover?
The course develops practical skills including:
Reading, writing, ordering and comparing numbers
Counting and working with whole numbers
Simple addition and subtraction
Basic multiplication and division
Recognising halves and quarters
Comparing everyday measurements
Recognising common two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
Understanding positional language
Reading information from simple lists, tables and charts
Sorting and presenting straightforward information
Online learning through NCFE Skills Builder
Your learning is delivered online through NCFE Skills Builder as part of our FAST approach — Functional Assessment and Skills Together.
At the beginning of the course, you will complete an initial assessment and diagnostic activities to identify your current level and the areas on which you should focus.
You will then have access to:
Video tutorials and online learning resources
Activities targeted to your development needs
Practice questions and assessment preparation
Progress information to help you see how you are developing
A learning platform available 24 hours a day
You can work through the course flexibly over four months, allowing you to fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed through one controlled mathematics assessment divided into two sections:
Section A: non-calculator
Section B: calculator
Your assessment can be arranged in person or online, subject to the required assessment and invigilation arrangements.
The £150 course fee includes one assessment attempt. If you do not pass on your first attempt, resits are available and are charged separately.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements and you do not need to hold a previous maths qualification.
Your initial assessment will help confirm that Entry Level 1 is the appropriate starting point for you.
This course may be right for you if you:
Want to become more confident with basic maths
Find everyday calculations challenging
Prefer the flexibility of online learning
Need a recognised starting-point qualification
Want to progress to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
Are preparing for further study, training or employment
What will you gain?
After successfully completing the assessment, you will receive the NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
You will also have developed practical maths skills that can be used in everyday situations and provide a foundation for progressing to the next qualification level.
Course duration: 4 months
Course price: £150
Assessment included: One attempt
Qualification number: 603/5057/X
Build confidence with everyday maths
This nationally recognised NCFE qualification provides an accessible starting point for learners who want to improve their basic maths skills.
You will learn how to use mathematical thinking to complete simple tasks and solve problems in familiar situations. The course can support greater independence in everyday life and provide a foundation for further learning or employment.
What does the qualification cover?
The course develops practical skills including:
Reading, writing, ordering and comparing numbers
Counting and working with whole numbers
Simple addition and subtraction
Basic multiplication and division
Recognising halves and quarters
Comparing everyday measurements
Recognising common two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
Understanding positional language
Reading information from simple lists, tables and charts
Sorting and presenting straightforward information
Online learning through NCFE Skills Builder
Your learning is delivered online through NCFE Skills Builder as part of our FAST approach — Functional Assessment and Skills Together.
At the beginning of the course, you will complete an initial assessment and diagnostic activities to identify your current level and the areas on which you should focus.
You will then have access to:
Video tutorials and online learning resources
Activities targeted to your development needs
Practice questions and assessment preparation
Progress information to help you see how you are developing
A learning platform available 24 hours a day
You can work through the course flexibly over four months, allowing you to fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed through one controlled mathematics assessment divided into two sections:
Section A: non-calculator
Section B: calculator
Your assessment can be arranged in person or online, subject to the required assessment and invigilation arrangements.
The £150 course fee includes one assessment attempt. If you do not pass on your first attempt, resits are available and are charged separately.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements and you do not need to hold a previous maths qualification.
Your initial assessment will help confirm that Entry Level 1 is the appropriate starting point for you.
This course may be right for you if you:
Want to become more confident with basic maths
Find everyday calculations challenging
Prefer the flexibility of online learning
Need a recognised starting-point qualification
Want to progress to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
Are preparing for further study, training or employment
What will you gain?
After successfully completing the assessment, you will receive the NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
You will also have developed practical maths skills that can be used in everyday situations and provide a foundation for progressing to the next qualification level.
Course duration: 4 months
Course price: £150
Assessment included: One attempt
Qualification number: 603/5057/X