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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Dunstable

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 Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy. You'll need to have completed Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics before starting. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. It covers the maths skills you need to work, study, and manage everyday tasks with confidence. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that employers and colleges accept.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications are designed to give our learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.

Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 500/8906/7 Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 500/8907/9

The aims of these qualifications are to develop learner understanding and skills in:

  • Representing – selecting the mathematics and information to model a situation.
  • Analysing – processing and using mathematics.
  • Interpreting – interpreting and communication the results of the analysis.

Entry requirements

Completion of Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll read, interpret, and compare data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, time, and measurement.
  • You'll use ratios and simple formulas to work through real calculations.
  • You'll check and communicate your working clearly and accurately.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving individually and in groups. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to 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. Weatherfield Academy 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 solid numeracy.
  • Care assistant: medication and record-keeping rely on accurate number skills.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 or Level 2 maths.
  • Administrative assistant: invoicing, data entry, and scheduling all use maths.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and figures confidently.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics: the next step up, and the recognised gcse maths equivalent that most employers and universities accept.
  • GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in business, health and social care, or construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.

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