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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Online – Manchester City Council

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification. Study online, at your own pace, over around 33 weeks. This level 1 functional skills maths course fits around work, family, and other commitments. You study from home, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers number, measures, and data handling at Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Employers recognise this free functional skills maths course for adults as a solid foundation in everyday maths.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using the right methods.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.
  • You'll apply maths to real tasks such as handling money, reading timetables, and working with data.

How you will learn

You study online and work through material at your own pace. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the course is pitched at the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Manchester City Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions
  • Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets
  • Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes at scale
  • Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating materials
  • Delivery driver: route planning, load weights, and time management

What you could study next

A natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised gcse maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Completing the level 1 functional skills maths qualification puts you in a strong position to move up. After Level 2, you could look at vocational qualifications in your chosen field, or progress toward A-level Maths or a numeracy-based Access to Higher Education Diploma if you want to study at university.

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