Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This part-time daytime functional skills maths course runs over 11 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. It builds the practical maths skills you can use at work and in everyday life. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative accepted by many employers.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, measurements, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real-world situations.
You'll check and interpret results to make sure they make sense.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Willesden Green Library. Teaching covers practical maths tasks you can apply at work and in daily life. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording observations
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing stock
Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions and measuring areas
Administrative assistant: working with figures, invoices, and data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job roles and further training courses ask for Level 2 maths.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in business, health, childcare, and construction ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
