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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Market Harborough Symington Building, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 26 weeks. You'll cover number, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic statistics. You'll also work on measurement, geometry, and using maths to solve everyday problems at work and at home. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence to develop confidence in the use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills to solve mathematical problems or carry out tasks in everyday practical contexts and the world of work. The Functional Skills Maths course leads to a qualification for work, study and life in general. It develops the mathematical skills you need to solve problems in the workplace and to help you with everyday tasks like shopping, personal finance, DIY, helping children with homework and other real-life situations.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Maths - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements and handle data in practical situations.
  • You'll apply geometry to everyday tasks such as calculating area and space.
  • You'll solve maths problems set in workplace and real-life contexts.
  • You'll manage personal finance tasks such as budgeting and calculating costs.
  • You'll interpret charts, tables, and graphs to draw simple conclusions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Market Harborough Symington Building. Lessons are part-time and run during the day. Your tutor will guide you through topics using practical exercises and worked examples. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when you and your tutor agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Market Harborough Symington Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative, uses maths for stock counts and measurements.
  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock calculations daily.
  • Care assistant, applies numeracy when recording observations and managing medication records.
  • Catering assistant, uses weights, measures, and portion calculations in the kitchen.
  • Administrator, works with figures, invoices, and basic data entry.
  • Delivery driver, reads schedules, calculates distances, and manages time.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Mathematics, if you want a traditional qualification route after completing Level 2.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
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