Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Havering. Classes run at The Brittons Academy. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work: handling money, measurements, data, and calculations. It sits one step below the GCSE maths alternative that is Functional Skills Level 2. You'll start with a pre-course interview so the team can confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 with certificate.
Who this course is for
"A functional skills maths course is great for anyone who needs practical math skills for daily life and work. This includes adults wanting to handle their finances better, employees looking to improve their job skills, and job seekers needing a math qualification. It's also helpful for learners who find traditional math hard and prefer a more practical approach."
Entry requirements
Please enrol onto a pre course interview so that we can identify the right starting level for you.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements and apply them to real tasks such as calculating area or converting units.
You'll handle money, including budgeting and working out costs.
You'll solve problems using mathematical reasoning, not just memorised methods.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Brittons Academy, working through practical maths tasks and problem-solving activities. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics is by a written external test. There is no coursework portfolio. The test covers the topics taught on the course and is taken when you and the centre agree you are ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Brittons Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require solid maths.
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping need numerical accuracy.
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock figures day to day.
Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets in an office role.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion costs.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating materials on site.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in business, health and social care, or construction ask for Level 2 maths as an entry requirement, making this Level 1 a useful stepping stone.
