Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, part-time during the day. Course fees will vary depending on your circumstances, so fees may apply or may not, depending on your situation. The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. A level 1 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and data handling in everyday contexts. It sits below GCSE level, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for those building towards Level 2. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) (Adult). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is G2MAT-L1FS-D-C1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) (Adult). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is G2MAT-L1FS-D-C1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth C...
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
You'll use measurements, shapes, and space to solve everyday problems.
You'll read, interpret, and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to real-life tasks such as budgeting, reading timetables, and measuring.
You'll develop the skills needed to progress to a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Learning is delivered face to face, with your tutor guiding you through topics at a manageable pace. Assessment is by a Pearson Edexcel external test. You'll need to pass both an on-screen or paper exam and, where required, a separate task-based component. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, using maths for stock, tills, and orders
Warehouse operative, handling counts, weights, and measurements
Care assistant, recording figures and following instructions accurately
Catering assistant, working with quantities, temperatures, and timings
Cleaner or facilities operative, where numeracy supports daily tasks
Administrator, handling data entry and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for it, and it opens doors to apprenticeships, further study, and higher-level training.
GCSE Mathematics. If you want to sit a formal GCSE after completing Level 2, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes.
Level 2 vocational qualifications. Many courses in care, construction, business, and hospitality require Level 1 maths as a starting point.
