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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Online – WEA

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification. Study online, at your own pace, around your other commitments. You'll start with a quick skills check to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers practical maths in everyday contexts: budgeting, discounts, measurements, and more. It takes around 60 hours to complete. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 1 qualification is a recognised step on that path.

Who this course is for

Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations.

Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping.

This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for.

Entry requirements

We'll do a quick skills check with you to check you're starting in the right place, so you don't need any academic qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers in everyday situations, such as budgets and shopping calculations.
  • You'll read and interpret data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll apply measurement and geometry skills to real-life problems.
  • You'll develop the maths reasoning needed to solve multi-step problems.
  • You'll build the numeracy skills that many employers and training providers ask for.

How you will learn

You study online and work through material at your own pace. Assessment is by a formal written exam, which you'll take when you're ready. The skills check at the start helps confirm this is the right level and shapes your learning plan from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wea will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
  • Retail sales assistant: handles cash, discounts, and stock figures
  • Warehouse operative: uses measurements and data in daily tasks
  • Teaching assistant: supports learners with numeracy activities
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs
  • Administrator: works with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the level that meets the GCSE maths equivalent standard most employers and colleges specify. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Mathematics: available through some colleges if you want a graded GCSE rather than a Functional Skills route.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require Functional Skills Level 2 maths alongside them, so completing Level 1 first puts you on track.
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