Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs for 36 weeks and covers the practical maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. It sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a solid foundation if you're working toward a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical situations.
You'll check and correct calculations using estimation and rounding.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College. Learning is hands-on and task-based, applying maths to real situations. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording data
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Delivery driver: reading schedules, distances, and load weights
Receptionist: managing bookings, payments, and basic records
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and college courses ask for Level 2 maths, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: most require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry or completion.
