Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. There are no entry requirements. You'll cover the core maths skills that employers and colleges look for, working toward a qualification that sits just below GCSE level. It's a recognised gcse maths alternative for those without a maths qualification.
Who this course is for
Students without a GCSE maths qualification
Entry requirements
None.
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 solve practical problems involving money, measurement, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion in everyday contexts.
You'll check and correct calculations using estimation and rounding.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting and planning.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, with daytime sessions across the year. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment when you start so the centre can plan your learning and confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England 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: uses measurement and stock records regularly.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Receptionist: handles bookings, payments, and basic data entry.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and follows site calculations.
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, so this is a natural next qualification.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, you can sit this after completing Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
