Free Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life. The course runs over 12 weeks. It is free for learners aged 19 or over with the right to residence in the UK, including asylum-seekers. You must not be on a student visa or overseas student status.
This Level 1 functional skills maths course covers number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, geometry, and basic statistics. It is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for work and further study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.
We offer English and Maths courses from beginner up to GCSE level:
Functional Skills from beginners to pre-GCSE. GCSE qualifications. Flexible online English and Maths courses, from Entry 3 to Level 2. Short courses in writing to improve employment prospects.
Learn for free. All of our English and Maths courses are free to learners with the right to residence in the UK, including asylum-seekers. Please note that you must be 19+ and not on a student visa / overseas student.
What are Functional Skills? Functional Skills are recognised GCSE alternative qualifications, with a Functional Skills Level 2 course being equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C). However, there are some instances where functional skills Level 2 is not considered equivalent, such as for becoming a teacher, so do check before enrolling.
Why do I need Functional Skills? Functional Skills are essential as they equip you with the practical literacy, numeracy, and digital skills required for everyday tasks, employment, and further education. These skills enable better communication, problem-solving, and effective use of technology, making you more competent and confident in your personal and professional lives.
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