NCFE Level 2 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics (QCF)
Qualification summary
The qualification is designed to develop and assess functional Mathematics at Level 2 as determined by the Functional Skills Level 2 standards. The qualification and assessment are intended to enhance skills application and deployment across a range of contexts. The Functional Skills qualifications will provide a platform to further achievement through the development of fundamental, applied skills in key subject areas. The knowledge, skills and problem-solving approaches contained within the qualification provide tools that can be utilised in work, life and further learning.
This qualification will encourage learners to demonstrate their representing, analysing and interpreting skills, and are essentially concerned with developing and recognising the ability of learners to apply and transfer skills in ways that are appropriate to their situation. Functional Skills are recognised as vital to learner’s personal development, increasing both confidence and effectiveness.
Qualification details
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For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Functional Skills qualifications are designed from E1 – L2 to ensure clear progression pathways and personal development opportunities. The levels are mapped across the relevant National Curriculum levels, the key skills ‘Application of Number’ and ‘adult numeracy' standards, as well as complying with the level descriptors for positioning units within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF). This will ensure that learner achievement is clearly understood by both the learner and audiences outside of the education environment.
No specific job occupation
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
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14 Preparation for Life and Work
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14.1
Foundations for Learning and Life
Task-based controlled assessment
This is a single-unit qualification of 5 credits with a minimum GLH of 45.