Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course. Study online, fitting your learning around your schedule over 10 weeks. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills used in everyday life, work, and further study. You'll start with an initial and diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course is a recognised gcse maths alternative, accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE. It's a free functional skills maths course for adults who need flexibility and cannot commit to fixed classroom sessions. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 with certificate.
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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real-life situations.
You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as budgeting, calculating distances, and reading scales.
You'll develop the skills to tackle maths problems independently and check your own working.
How you will learn
You'll study online at your own pace, working through learning materials and practice activities. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam. Your tutor will guide your progress and help you prepare for the exam. The initial and diagnostic assessments at the start help shape your learning plan so you cover the right topics.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Westmorland and Furness Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Care assistant: required for medication calculations and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: used for stock counts and measurements
Catering assistant: needed for portion sizes and ordering
Apprentice in any trade: maths is a standard entry requirement
Administrative assistant: used daily for figures, invoices, and data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and universities. It's the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: some learners move on to a full GCSE if their college or employer requires it specifically.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, and construction require maths at Level 1 or Level 2 as an entry condition.
