Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Lewisham. Evening classes run at Deptford Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll already have maths skills at Entry Level 3 before you start; you'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration. The course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes and space. It runs over 55 hours part-time. Level 1 Functional Skills is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers accept in place of a GCSE grade.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification, wish to progress onto a vocational qualification or simply improve their job prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete a Mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You will already have maths skills at Entry 3. You may already have passed an Entry 3 exam.
What you will learn
You'll round and estimate whole numbers and decimals.
You'll work out fractions, percentages, and ratios in everyday contexts.
You'll use money and time accurately in work-related situations.
You'll handle and interpret data, including tables and charts.
You'll apply measurement skills to practical problems.
You'll use maths skills to support further study or employment goals.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at the centre and online learning you can complete in your own time. Evening classes run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Assessment is by a written exam. Before the course begins, you'll complete a mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment so your learning can be planned at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Deptford Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock, cash, and pricing.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording on the job.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication, records, and rotas.
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations.
Apprentice in any trade: Level 1 maths is often an entry requirement.
Administrative assistant: handling figures, invoices, and spreadsheets.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the level that employers and colleges recognise as a gcse maths equivalent. Many vocational courses require it.
A vocational qualification in your chosen sector: once you hold Level 2 maths, a wide range of trade and professional courses become accessible.
An apprenticeship: most frameworks require Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or Level 2.
