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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Burnley

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Burnley. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School. You'll need Entry Level 3 in Functional Mathematics to join; an initial assessment confirms you're ready for this level. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. You'll develop skills in representing situations using maths, analysing calculations, solving problems, and interpreting results. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for many employers and college entry requirements.

Who this course is for

Edexcel maths Functional Skills qualifications are designed to develop the learner's ability to represent situations using mathematics, analyse calculations, solve problems and interpret mathematics to explain situations.

Entry requirements

Entry 3 in Functional Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll represent real situations using mathematical methods.
  • You'll analyse and carry out calculations accurately.
  • You'll solve problems using number, measure, and data.
  • You'll interpret mathematical results and explain what they mean.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll read and use charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Broadfield Specialist School, working through topics with teacher support. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadfield Specialist School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require this standard.
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum.
  • Catering assistant: portion control and till work need solid number skills.
  • Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and records day to day.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 functional skills maths certificate, the natural next step is the Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in mathematics. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is required for many jobs, further education courses, and higher-level apprenticeships. From there, GCSE Maths is an option if you want to progress to A-level study or certain professional training programmes.

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