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Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Gillingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Medway Council for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Gillingham. Classes run at Medway Learning and Skills Hub. Daytime sessions run part-time over 10 months, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work through practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, from measuring and calculating to understanding pay. Before you start, you'll have an initial maths assessment so the centre can place you on the right course. This is a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who need a level 1 functional skills maths qualification.

Who this course is for

We offer a range of maths courses, with options that include morning, afternoon or evening classes. Entry level classes provide a short introduction to formal classroom learning. They are designed to build up the basic Maths skills necessary for everyday life, and will allow you to gain confidence before progressing on to a longer Maths course.

We also offer courses for more confident maths learners. These courses are designed for those learners, who are confident that they can commit to longer periods of study. These courses can lead to gaining a Functional Skills maths qualification at either level 1 or level 2.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 years old or above and have no current Maths GCSE at grade 4 or higher (A*-C). Before you begin your studies, an initial Maths assessment will take place in order to help us to place you on the most suitable course. In order to help you be successful with your studies, it is expected that you attend classes on a regular basis (at least 90% of the time). You will also be expected to make enough time to complete your homework and practise your maths skills between sessions.

What you will learn

  • You'll solve practical number problems used in everyday life and work.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll measure distances, areas, and quantities accurately.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in real contexts.
  • You'll understand and check payslips, bills, and budgets.
  • You'll apply maths to home improvement and planning tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Medway Learning and Skills Hub during the day. Learning is supported by homework and independent practice between sessions. You're expected to attend at least 90% of classes. Assessment is through a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical tasks and problems.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Medway Learning and Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and timesheets.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
  • Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker: tracks attendance and plans activities with budgets.
  • Administrator: works with spreadsheets, invoices, and schedules.
  • Construction labourer: measures materials and reads site plans.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges where GCSE Maths grade 4 or above is required. The natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres for learners who want the full GCSE qualification.
  • Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of entry or completion.
Apply on medwayadulteducation.co.uk →Check if you're eligible
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