Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths course in Widnes. Classes run at Ashley School 6th Form, full-time during the day. No prior maths knowledge or qualifications are needed to join. This entry level functional skills maths qualification builds your ability to use numbers and maths in everyday situations. The course runs over two years. It is a recognised entry level functional skills maths certificate, useful as a first step toward a GCSE maths alternative at higher levels.
Who this course is for
Pre 16
16-18
19+
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification. However, centres must follow the guidance given in the Pearson document A guide to recruiting with integrity and enrolling learners onto qualifications (see Section 8 Access and recruitment for more information).
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers to solve practical problems.
You'll understand and use basic money, including prices and change.
You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use basic measurement, including length, weight, and time.
You'll develop confidence handling numbers in real, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Ashley School 6th Form, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel set task, which you complete when you and your tutor agree you are ready. There is no written exam at the end of the year. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course so your learning stays on track.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley School 6th Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and basic number skills.
Care assistant: records basic data and follows numerical instructions.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: manages supplies and simple stock records.
Post room or admin assistant: sorts, counts, and logs items.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you learn here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative level.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step up, recognised by many employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges treat as equivalent to a GCSE maths pass.
