Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Hillingdon
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Hillingdon. Classes run at Meadow High School. This level 1 functional skills maths course is for learners who have achieved Entry Level 3 in mathematics. Entry is based on a school assessment. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. You'll cover the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
For learners who have achieved Entry Level 3 in mathematics.
Entry requirements
School assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll check and explain your methods and results clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Meadow High School. Learning is hands-on and problem-based, applying maths to real tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Meadow High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods
Care assistant: uses numeracy for medication records and rotas
Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes
Delivery driver: reads distances, times, and load weights
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeships
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent recognised by employers and universities. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require Level 1 maths as a condition of entry, so this Certificate opens those doors.
