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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you are in your job role, applying maths skills directly to your working day. The course takes around 1 hour. It covers the core maths skills that employers look for, and it is recognised as a step toward GCSE maths equivalent level. No formal entry requirements are needed. You will have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This qualification is achieved while you are at work, this is why it is important to be working within your chosen career sector.It is ideal to prove your skills and knowledge, from this qualification you can progress on to a higher level.

Entry requirements

No formal requirements. Good levels of English and Maths are preferable

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday tasks.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll carry out calculations involving money, time, and measurements.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems relevant to your work.
  • You'll check and verify your answers using different methods.

How you will learn

You learn through your work role, applying maths to real tasks in your job. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to use maths in practical, work-related contexts. Your employer supports your study time as part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: stock counting, measurements, and data entry
  • Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, pricing, and stock
  • Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
  • Construction labourer: measurements and quantities on site
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and ordering

What you could study next

Once you have your level 1 functional skills maths certificate, the natural next step is Level 2 Functional Skills Maths. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification in your sector, or use it as an entry requirement for further study.

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