Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills that employers and colleges look for. The course runs for 136 hours in total. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits just below the GCSE maths equivalent level, and completing it puts you in a strong position to move up to Level 2. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, graphs and tables.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
You'll understand and use simple ratio and proportion.
You'll apply maths to realistic, practical situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Teaching covers both the skills and the problem-solving approaches you need for the assessment. The Pearson Edexcel assessment is a written exam taken at the end of the course. It tests your ability to apply maths in practical contexts. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative - stock counting and inventory tasks need solid number skills.
Care assistant - recording measurements and medication amounts accurately.
Catering assistant - weighing, measuring and costing ingredients.
Construction labourer - reading measurements and calculating materials.
Administrator - working with data, invoices and spreadsheets.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics - if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some centres offer adult GCSE maths classes alongside Functional Skills routes.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications - many Level 2 courses in care, business, construction and retail require or recommend Level 1 maths as a starting point.
