NCFE Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics

NCFE Entry Level 1/2/3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics

603/5057/X / 603/5053/2 / 603/5061/1

About Functional Skills

Functional Skills qualifications enable learners to gain confidence in using mathematics. The qualifications provide a foundation for learners to progress into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life. They can use these skills to solve mathematical problems.

Learners will show a sound grasp of the basic and underpinning maths skills for each level and apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations.

The Department for Education (DfE) sets content for Functional Skills qualifications

Qualification overview

Qualification title NCFE Entry Level 1/2/3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
Qualification number (QN) Entry Level 1 – 603/5057/X Entry Level 2 – 603/5053/2 Entry Level 3 – 603/5061/1
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 55
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 61
How to achieve Learners must achieve a ‘Pass’ grade in the one mandatory internal assessment.
Assessment availability A choice of internal assessments is available for download. The college can choose the date, time and location of assessments.
Resits are available.
Entry guidance There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.
Funding This qualification may be eligible for funding. Contact your local funding provider for more guidance on funding.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve the NCFE Entry Level Functional Skills Qualifications in English could progress to:
•NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
•NCFE Level 1 Award in Maths
•NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Maths

Why choose us?

We offer full Functional Skills support from start to finish to ensure engagement, success and achievement. Benefits include:
•Initial assessment and tools from Skills Builder – identify you English and maths skills level and get an individual learning plan, to set you on the right path.
•Continuing support from our dedicated Provider Development team from day one – made up of English and maths specialists who will support with your planning, training and resource needs.
•A range of learner and teacher resources – including remote learning tools and ‘pick up and go’ resources, allowing us to offer a full blended learning approach.
•Reading and spelling lists – ideal for helping you understand the key words required in the DfE subject content.