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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Maldon – ACL Harlow and The Library

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Maldon. Classes run at ACL Harlow and The Library, part-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs for one hour per session, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll build the maths skills needed for everyday life, work, and further study. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised level 1 functional skills maths qualification. You'll sit an assessment before enrolling to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who needs to improve their Maths skills in their everyday lives and work or in order to gain access to further or higher education. You will work towards a qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use common measures, shapes, and space.
  • You'll handle and interpret data, including charts and tables.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from everyday and work situations.
  • You'll use maths to plan, compare, and check results.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Teaching covers the skills and knowledge in the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by a formal written exam. You'll need to book an initial assessment before you enrol. The centre uses it to confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Harlow and The Library 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. Works with quantities, weights, and delivery records.
  • Care assistant. Manages medication records and basic calculations.
  • Administrator. Processes figures, invoices, and data entry.
  • Catering assistant. Measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
  • Childcare worker. Tracks attendance and supports numeracy activities.

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 functional skills maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. From there, you could progress to vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or Access to Higher Education courses that require a maths component.

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