Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Widnes. Classes run at Ashley School 6th Form, full-time during the day. This level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK. No prior maths knowledge is required before you start. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course runs over two years.
Who this course is for
Pre 16
16-18
19+
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification. However, centres must follow the guidance given in the Pearson document A guide to recruiting with integrity and enrolling learners onto qualifications (see Section 8 Access and recruitment for more information).
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, interpret and draw information from charts, graphs and tables.
You'll use measures, shapes and space to solve practical problems.
You'll apply maths to real situations such as budgeting, measuring and comparing quantities.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll use a calculator and written methods to solve problems accurately.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Ashley School 6th Form, working through topics with a tutor and practising skills through exercises and problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework component for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley School 6th Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - employers often ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative - stock counting and measurement tasks require solid number skills.
Care assistant - care employers value evidence of maths ability for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant - portion control and till work need confident number skills.
Apprentice in any trade - most apprenticeship programmes require Level 1 maths as a minimum.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and universities.
GCSE Mathematics - if you want to sit the full GCSE exam.
Level 2 vocational qualifications - many require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
