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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Hall Green 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 Hall Green Campus, part-time over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus for details.

The course builds your maths skills at Level 1. You'll cover number, measures, and handling data in practical, everyday contexts. This is the level that many employers and colleges ask for as a minimum. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, and you'll need to show a qualification at Entry Level 3 or equivalent to enrol.

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

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 units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday life and work.
  • You'll check and correct your own calculations.
  • You'll apply maths skills in real tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and planning.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the Hall Green Campus on evening sessions. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through a written on-screen or paper-based test set by NCFE. You may also complete a portfolio of tasks to show your skills in context. Your tutor will guide you through the topics and help you prepare for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

South & City College Birmingham Hall Green 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 measurements and number skills daily.
  • Care assistant, records and monitors basic numerical information.
  • Catering assistant, follows recipes and measures quantities at work.
  • Administrator, supports office tasks that involve numbers and data.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2, the next step up and the recognised GCSE Maths equivalent that many employers and courses require.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to develop your English alongside your maths.
  • Vocational Level 2 qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, which often list Level 1 maths as an entry point.
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