Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Online – Qdos Training
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course typically takes 2 months. You'll cover number, measures, and handling data at Level 1. There are no specific prior learning requirements; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A level 1 functional skills maths course like this is a recognised step toward Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use and interpret measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll check and verify calculations to spot errors.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as money, distances, and quantities.
How you will learn
You study online, working through learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. Qdos Training will confirm the exam arrangements and any online proctoring requirements before you sit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require solid number skills.
Retail assistant: handling cash, discounts, and stock levels day to day.
Care assistant: recording measurements and following dosage instructions accurately.
Administrator: working with data, figures, and spreadsheets in an office role.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and calculating portions in a kitchen.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating materials on site.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the natural next step. Level 2 is the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and further education courses ask for. Completing a level 1 functional skills maths qualification puts you in a strong position to move up.
GCSE Maths: available through some adult education providers if you want the traditional qualification alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many trade and care courses list maths at Level 1 or above as a recommended starting point.
