Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College. This level 1 functional skills maths course is part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Full-time daytime classes run over one year. The course covers the maths skills you need for everyday life, further study, and work. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent standard.
Who this course is for
This course is offered as part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems linked to everyday situations.
You'll use measuring and calculating skills for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll understand and work with money in real contexts.
You'll develop the skills needed to progress to a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Hereward College as part of a full-time daytime programme. Learning is supported by your tutors and tailored to your study programme. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right level for you, and the college will use this to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking stock
Care assistant: recording information and following instructions accurately
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: working to schedules and using quantities
Apprentice in a trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners move on to a full GCSE once they have the foundations in place.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in care, business, construction, and hospitality require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of the entry criteria.
