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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Bedford – Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre during the day, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This functional skills maths course covers number, measures, and data handling at Level 1. Sessions are one hour, so the pace is steady and the commitment is light. A functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 is a recognised step toward Level 2, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and understand simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using the right methods.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 includes an externally set and marked written exam. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 1 or above.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations day to day.
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment and training.
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and stock tasks require solid number skills.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: rotas, quantities, and records all use basic maths.
  • Administrator: data entry and spreadsheet work need confident number handling.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 Certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the level 1 functional skills maths qualification leads directly toward it. Level 2 is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and further education providers. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma depending on where you want to go.

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