Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and your programme is planned around your starting point and goals. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers practical number skills used in everyday life and work, running over 75 hours of daytime classroom study. A functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, measurements, and time.
You'll understand and use basic ratio and proportion.
You'll check and interpret numerical information accurately.
You'll apply maths to realistic everyday and work-based situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with tutor-led sessions and practical tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an on-screen or paper-based test covering the skills from the qualification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and data entry.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication counts.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and calculates materials.
Customer service advisor: processes orders and handles numerical queries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want to sit the full GCSE, Level 1 Functional Skills builds the foundation.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many trade and care courses require Level 1 maths as a minimum alongside the main qualification.
