Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College, part-time during the day over 18 weeks. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, and the course may be free for some learners. This is a level 1 functional skills maths course covering the everyday maths skills that employers and colleges look for. It is a recognised gcse maths alternative, accepted by many employers in place of a GCSE grade. You will sit an assessment set by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) . You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is G2MAT-L1FS-D-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) . You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is G2MAT-L1FS-D-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College ...
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, measurement and time.
You'll understand and use ratios and proportions in everyday situations.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, reading scales and calculating areas.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at London South Bank Technical College. Teaching covers the skills and problem-solving approaches tested in the Pearson Edexcel assessment. The qualification is assessed by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You will have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm Level 1 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks
Care assistant: recording and calculating medication or care data
Catering assistant: portion control, stock and basic costing
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments and basic data
Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges, and the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a graded GCSE qualification, some colleges offer this alongside or after Functional Skills Level 2.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many trade and professional courses require maths at Level 1 or Level 2 as an entry condition.
