Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, full-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs for 44 weeks. It covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and fractions to percentages and basic statistics. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. You'll sit an external exam to complete the course.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-world situations.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the external Pearson Edexcel exam.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions, practice exercises and problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by an external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - maths used daily for stock, cash and orders
Warehouse operative - counting, measuring and data recording
Care assistant - recording observations and basic calculations
Catering assistant - weighing, measuring and portion control
Customer service advisor - handling payments and figures
Administrator - working with data, invoices and spreadsheets
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of maths ability at GCSE standard.
GCSE Mathematics - a formal GCSE qualification if you want a graded result for further study or specific employer requirements.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
