Free Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1 in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This full-time daytime course runs over 75 hours and covers the core maths skills employers and colleges expect at this level. It sits alongside English and vocational study as part of a personalised programme. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to shape your plan from there. When employers ask for a GCSE maths alternative, a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification is a recognised step in that direction.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use basic formulas and understand simple ratios.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll apply maths to realistic workplace and everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with tutor-led sessions and practical tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by NCFE. You'll work through tasks that reflect real-life and work-based contexts, building toward the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant: numeracy used in medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: measurements and till work need basic maths
Apprentice in a trade: maths is part of most apprenticeship frameworks
Admin assistant: invoices, data entry, and scheduling all use numbers
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the level recognised as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. Most employers and colleges that ask for GCSE maths will accept Level 2 Functional Skills.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for those who want the traditional qualification.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of the programme.
