Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic data. It sits one step below GCSE level, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for those building toward Level 2. You'll sit an external assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll calculate percentages and use ratios in practical situations.
You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure and work with units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve problems involving money, including budgeting and calculating costs.
You'll use basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and angles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and applied, using real-life contexts to develop your maths skills. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and data records.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and food costs.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and uses basic planning data.
Administrator: handles figures, invoices, and spreadsheet data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for adults who want the full GCSE qualification.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of their entry or completion criteria.
