Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Lincoln – St Francis Special School
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1 in Lincoln. Classes run at St Francis Special School. You'll have an assessment during enrolment to find the right level for you. The course covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, and typically takes 12 months full-time. If employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification is a recognised step on that route.
Who this course is for
The Maths Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in Maths so that you can progress either to the next level of Maths Functional Skills.
Entry requirements
You will be assessed during the enrolment process to check which Level of Functional Skills will suit your needs best.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements and carry out calculations involving money, time, and space.
You'll solve problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll check your answers and explain your methods clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at St Francis Special School, with daytime sessions across the full-time timetable. Learning is hands-on and task-based, applying maths to real situations. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by NCFE. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis Special School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording stock accurately.
Care assistant: using numeracy for medication records and care plans.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the level that meets the GCSE maths equivalent standard many employers and colleges require.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: most require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry or completion.
Apprenticeships: completing Level 1 Functional Skills Maths can help you meet the entry requirements for many apprenticeship programmes.
