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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration27 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Wolverhampton. Evening classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time over 27 weeks.

The course covers practical maths you use at home, at work, and in everyday life. Topics include working with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, and basic data. You'll have an initial skills test to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The course is for adults aged 19 or over.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

A nationally recognised Level 1 maths qualification designed for adults who want to improve their everyday maths skills. Focuses on practical maths used at home at work and in the community. Suitable for students progressing from Entry Level or those preparing to move towards Level 2 or GCSE Maths. Delivered in a supportive and friendly adultlearning environment.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. Initial Skills test to determine whether Level 1 is the right starting point. Commitment to attending classes regularly and completing practice activities. Basic maths skills or completion of an Entry Level Maths programme is helpful.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll understand and apply measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve everyday maths problems related to money and budgeting.
  • You'll develop skills for checking and presenting numerical information clearly.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes in a classroom setting. Learning is practical and focused on real-life maths tasks. You'll complete practice activities between sessions to build your skills. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles pay calculations and basic accounts for an employer.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and till reconciliation.
  • Warehouse operative, works with quantities, weights, and delivery records.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
  • Customer service advisor, handles transactions and numerical queries.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
  • GCSE Maths, for learners who want the traditional qualification route.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a Level 1 maths qualification as a starting point.
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