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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Leicester – GoLearn! Enderby

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Leicester. Classes run at GoLearn! Enderby, part-time during the day.

You'll study over 26 weeks at a manageable pace. The course covers number, fractions, decimals, percentages, and using maths to solve everyday problems at work and at home. It's a recognised GCSE maths alternative for people who want to show employers they have solid maths skills.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence to develop confidence in the use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills to solve mathematical problems or carry out tasks in everyday practical contexts and the world of work. The Functional Skills Maths course leads to a qualification for work, study and life in general. It develops the mathematical skills you need to solve problems in the workplace and to help you with everyday tasks like shopping, personal finance, DIY, helping children with homework and other real-life situations.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Maths - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use maths to solve practical problems in everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with money, measurements, and time.
  • You'll understand basic ratio and proportion.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your methods clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at GoLearn! Enderby. Teaching covers both the skills and the reasoning behind them. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no formal entry requirements, and you'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Enderby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative, uses maths daily for stock and measurements.
  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and pricing.
  • Care assistant, records measurements and follows instructions accurately.
  • Catering assistant, uses weights, quantities, and timings.
  • Administrator, works with data, invoices, and spreadsheets.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with numeracy tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.
  • Apprenticeships, which often require Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 depending on the programme.
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