Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College. This full-time daytime functional skills maths course runs over 7 months. It builds the numeracy skills you use at work, in further study, and in everyday life. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits one step below the gcse maths equivalent level, making it a practical gcse maths alternative if you want to work toward Level 2 next.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements and apply them to practical problems.
You'll carry out calculations involving money, time, and space.
You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Bosco College, with daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and stock records.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and supports learning activities.
Customer service advisor: processes orders and handles payments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics: the gcse maths equivalent level, recognised by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for learners who want the traditional qualification route.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of their entry requirements.
