Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College, full-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment and a diagnostic test to confirm this is the right level for your current skills. The course runs for one year and covers the practical maths you need for everyday life and work. A Level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent, making it a solid foundation before moving up.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Entry requirements
To start on this course you need to show at Initial Assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills. You will be asked to complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm that this is the correct level.
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 use measurements and handle units of length, weight, and capacity
You'll solve problems involving money and time
You'll apply maths to real tasks and practical situations
You'll develop the number skills needed for further study or employment
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank College, with daytime attendance throughout the year. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete a diagnostic assessment at the start to map your current skills and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills support stock, cash handling, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording tasks
Care assistant: numeracy used in medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: portion control, measurements, and ordering
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic calculations
Apprentice in any trade: Level 1 maths often required at entry
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by most employers and colleges as meeting their standard maths requirement. The natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or construction often require or benefit from Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.
