Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Colchester. Classes run at ACL Colchester, part-time during the day. Before you enrol, you'll attend an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This free functional skills maths course for adults covers the maths skills you use in everyday life and work. Sessions are one hour, making it easy to fit around other commitments. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who needs to improve their Maths skills in their everyday lives and work or in order to gain access to further or higher education. You will work towards a qualification.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, measures and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations at home and at work.
You'll develop the skills needed to progress to further study or employment.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at ACL Colchester, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass both a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification. You'll need to book an initial assessment before enrolling so the centre can confirm the right starting level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Care assistant - maths used for medication and record-keeping
Warehouse operative - stock counting and basic calculations required
Catering assistant - measuring, costing and portion control
Childcare worker - tracking development and planning activities
Administrator - data entry, invoicing and spreadsheet work
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of numeracy at GCSE standard. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics - if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 - many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
