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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Whitehaven

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Whitehaven. Classes run at Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 18 weeks and covers number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, and basic statistics. You'll work at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit study around other commitments.

You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm the right level for you. You'll finish with a 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 calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in everyday contexts.
  • You'll measure and work with common units, including time, length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll interpret and present simple data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems linked to work and everyday life.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project. Learning is supported through practice tasks, group work, and tutor guidance. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative, works with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker, records observations and tracks children's progress.
  • Administrator, supports office tasks including data entry and basic figures.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, and the natural next step after Level 1.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths pass.
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you're considering university and need to meet entry requirements.
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