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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Bournemouth – Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration6 months
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 Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus. Part-time daytime sessions make this a manageable option if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll cover numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shapes, statistics, graphs, and problem solving. The course typically takes 6 months. Before you start, you'll take a two-part assessment so you're placed at the right level. This free functional skills maths course for adults leads to the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1, with a clear route toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you want to improve your maths knowledge and feel more confident about using maths in everyday work and life situations. You will be enrolled onto a level appropriate for you (Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2) based on your pre-course assessment. Ultimately, all students will work towards achieving a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification, which is seen as the equivalent of a Grade 4 pass at GCSE and is valued by HE institutions and employers.

Entry requirements

All prospective students need to take an assessment before commencing this course. The assessment is in two parts: An online BKSB assessment and then an in-person non-calculator assessment. Based on these two assessments, students will be assigned the most suitable level (Entry 3, Level 1or Level 2) for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll calculate with shapes and understand basic geometry.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from work and daily life.
  • You'll develop strategies for tackling both calculator and non-calculator questions.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus. Teaching covers everyday maths topics, with your teacher guiding you through the material at your own pace. Assessment is by external exam in two parts: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. You'll sit the exam when your teacher judges you're ready. Attendance at exams is compulsory. If you need more than one attempt, further sittings are available.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Retail sales assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing.
  • Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and basic data.
  • Care assistant: supports record-keeping and medication calculations.
  • Catering assistant: works with weights, measures, and portion control.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require functional skills maths.

What you could study next

The natural next step is the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that employers and universities accept. From there, you could move into a wide range of vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or Access to Higher Education Diplomas that require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.

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