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Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Richmond upon Thames

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Richmond upon Thames. Evening classes run at Parkshot, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 11 weeks part-time and covers number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. You'll sit a computer-based initial assessment first, to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers accept as evidence of solid maths ability.

Who this course is for

Do you want to boost your maths skills and confidence? This Functional Skills Maths Level 1 course is designed to help you develop your abilities in number, measure, shape & space, and handling data. You'll work towards a Level 1 national qualification in Functional Maths, which you'll take at the end of the course. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths skills for everyday life or further study.

Entry requirements

You need to be working toward Level 1 Maths. You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to indicate and evidence your current level of Maths.

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 interpret and work with shapes and space, including perimeter and area.
  • You'll collect, organise, and represent data using charts, tables, and diagrams.
  • You'll read and interpret statistical information to draw straightforward conclusions.
  • You'll apply maths to solve practical problems in work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Parkshot through tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is by a formal computer-based exam at the end of the course. Before you start, you'll complete a computer-based initial assessment to confirm your current level and help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for maths at this level
  • Retail sales assistant: handling cash, stock, and figures daily
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks
  • Customer service advisor: working with numbers and basic data
  • Apprentice in a trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum

What you could study next

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the natural next step. It is the recognised gcse maths equivalent and is accepted by most employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, you could move into a Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, or apply for roles and apprenticeships that require GCSE-level maths.

Apply on rhacc.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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