Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Grange Park School, full-time during the day. This functional skills maths qualification builds the practical maths skills you need for everyday life, further study, and work. The course typically takes 18 months. Level 1 sits below the GCSE maths equivalent level, so it is a strong stepping stone toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
Edexcel Functional Skills are qualifications that equip learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and handling information.
You'll develop the ability to check your own working and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Grange Park School, with full-time daytime sessions. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification. Your teacher will use the initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress toward the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grange Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require basic numeracy.
Care assistant: employers often require a functional skills maths certificate as a minimum.
Catering assistant: portion control and till work need practical number skills.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 1 maths as a starting point.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the gcse maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, this is available at many colleges after completing Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, construction, or business require a Level 2 maths qualification for entry.
