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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Barrow-In-Furness – Barrow Library

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Barrow Library, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks.

You'll cover working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic measures. The course also looks at using maths to solve practical problems in work and daily life. It's a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.

You'll complete an initial assessment before starting, so the course is matched to the right level for you. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

Completion of initial and diagnostic assessments to check what level you are working at and evidence of any previous functional skills passes eg. Functional Skills Maths Entry 3. It is also preferable that your level of English is at least one level higher the level of maths you plan to take.

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 basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve numerical problems related to everyday life and work.
  • You'll check your answers and use estimation to judge whether results are reasonable.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Barrow Library, with a tutor guiding you through topics at a manageable pace. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Before the exam, you'll complete practice tasks and activities in class to build your skills and confidence with the material.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative, measures, weighs, and records stock accurately.
  • Catering assistant, follows recipes and portion sizes using basic maths.
  • Childcare worker, tracks attendance and measures for activities.
  • Administrator, processes invoices, timesheets, and basic data.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the qualification most employers and colleges treat as a GCSE maths equivalent, a natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Mathematics, if you want a graded qualification recognised for further study or specific roles.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, where Level 1 maths is often an entry requirement.
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