Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, full-time during the day. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs for 46 weeks. You'll develop the maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and data handling. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits below GCSE grade 4 and is a recognised step toward Level 2, the GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use and interpret measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money and financial calculations.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
You'll apply maths to real-life tasks and workplace situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom with a tutor. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by an externally marked written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: works with measurements, quantities, and data.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: uses weights, measures, and portion calculations.
Office administrator: works with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets.
Customer service advisor: handles transactions and numerical queries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want to pursue the traditional qualification after building your skills.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above.
