Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Skelmersdale. Classes run at West Lancashire Community High School, full-time during the day. You'll have an assessment in your first term to find the right starting level for you. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work. It's a recognised gcse maths alternative for those not yet ready for GCSE, and a stepping stone toward Level 2. The course runs over 27 months.
Who this course is for
This course would suit you if you want to improve your maths but aren't ready or able to take a GCSE maths course. For some learners it can help to build skills to move on to to GCSE and for others it provides maths skills to help in daily life and work. You'll get support and be able to move up through the levels as you develop your confidence.
Entry requirements
You'll be assessed in the first term to check which maths level is best for you to start at.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, graphs, and tables.
You'll use measurements and handle data in practical contexts.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and everyday calculations.
You'll develop the maths skills needed for work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions during the day. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course, and you can move up through the levels as your skills develop.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Lancashire Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily at the till and in stock
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and handling orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the step up from Level 1, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths.
GCSE Maths: if you want to move into further education or a role that asks specifically for a GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in care, construction, and business require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.
