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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, part-time over one year. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though the course may be free for some learners.

This qualification covers the maths skills you use in everyday life and work. You'll study number, fractions, percentages, measurement, and basic data handling. An initial assessment checks you're working at the right level before you start. You'll need to show proof of an Entry Level 3 qualification or equivalent to enrol.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

At four of our campuses across Birmingham, we have courses aimed at improving the literacy and numeracy of adults. We offer Functional Skills to adults who would like to develop these skills beyond an Entry 3 qualification, which is the entry requirement. Our courses will help to support and develop confidence with Maths.

Entry requirements

Proof of a qualification at ‘Entry 3’ level or equivalent and a successful initial assessment so that we can assess the functional skill level you need to be placed on.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements and handle everyday calculations involving money and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and simple data.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations at work and home.
  • You'll develop the skills employers expect at Level 1.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classroom sessions at the Digbeth Campus. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday contexts. Assessment is through a written exam set by NCFE. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurement and data in daily tasks.
  • Care assistant, records and reports numerical information accurately.
  • Catering assistant, works with quantities, weights, and portion control.
  • Administrative assistant, a Level 2 qualification is usually expected for most office roles.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • GCSE Maths, a traditional alternative if you want a graded qualification.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, most of which expect Level 1 maths as a foundation.
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