Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. The course runs for 55 hours part-time during the day. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits at the same level as a GCSE maths pass, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for job applications and further study. You'll need to complete a maths initial assessment and diagnostic assessment before enrolling.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification, wish to progress onto a vocational qualification or simply improve their job prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete a Mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You will already have maths skills at Entry 3. You may already have passed an Entry 3 exam.
What you will learn
You'll round and estimate whole numbers and decimals.
You'll calculate fractions and percentages, including discounts and proportions.
You'll use ratios in practical situations.
You'll apply money and time skills in workplace contexts.
You'll interpret and handle data, including charts and tables.
You'll work with measurements and shapes and space.
How you will learn
This is a blended course. You'll study some material online and attend daytime sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete a maths initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment so your learning can be planned at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock and payments.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations.
Administrative assistant: handling figures, invoices, and schedules.
Apprentice in any trade: Level 1 maths often required at entry.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step and the recognised gcse maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges. A free level 1 functional skills maths course like this one is the direct route to Level 2 entry.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or construction: most require Level 2 maths as a co-requisite or entry condition.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
