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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Online – ELATT

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. You'll start with an initial assessment at Elatt to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. The course covers numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shapes, and handling data, all applied to everyday situations. It typically takes 16 weeks. Note: the final exam is face-to-face, so you'll need to attend a centre for that. A free functional skills maths course for adults looking for a flexible GCSE maths alternative.

Who this course is for

We teach functional maths skills for vocational learners at all Entry Levels, and Level 1 and 2. Courses are tied to the functional skills syllabus and address the key numerical skills needed for daily life including: Numbers and number systems, Shape, space and measure and Handling data.

Courses are delivered online, however at the end of the programme, learners are required to attend a face-to-face exam at ELATT.

Entry requirements

Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll apply common measures including time, money, weight, and distance.
  • You'll identify and work with shapes and spaces.
  • You'll collect, read, and present data using charts and tables.
  • You'll solve everyday problems such as budgeting, shopping, and planning journeys.

How you will learn

You'll study online through Elatt's course materials, working through topics tied to the Functional Skills maths syllabus. The course includes independent study alongside structured online sessions. At the end of the programme, you'll sit a formal exam in person at Elatt's centre. This exam leads to your Pearson Edexcel Level 1 certificate.

What you will need to bring

Elatt will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll also need to be able to attend a face-to-face exam at their centre at the end of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily
  • Warehouse operative: uses measures, data, and number skills on the job
  • Teaching assistant: supports children's maths learning in school
  • Catering assistant: works with weights, measures, and portion calculations
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills maths

What you could study next

The natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification gives you a solid base to move up. From Level 2, you could progress to a vocational qualification, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you want to study at university level.

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