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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Blackpool

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Blackpool and The Fylde College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day.

It focuses on the numeracy and problem-solving skills you use in everyday life, work, and further study. Topics include working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. The course runs over 18 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Learners studying this course will be taught at and learn from The Fleetwood Hub Hospital building. Functional Skills Maths is a practical, nationally recognised qualification that helps you develop the mathematical skills needed for everyday life, further study and employment. Unlike traditional mathematics qualifications that can focus heavily on theoretical concepts, Functional Skills Maths develops the practical numeracy and problem-solving skills that people use every day. The course focuses on applying maths to real-life situations, helping you gain confidence in using numbers, measurements, data and calculations in both personal and professional settings. The qualification is available from Entry Level through to Level 2, allowing learners to study at a level appropriate to their current skills and experience. An initial assessment may be used to identify the most suitable starting point and help you achieve your goals. Throughout the course, you will develop essential skills such as calculating with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages; working with measurements; interpreting data; understanding graphs and charts; and solving mathematical problems using logical thinking and reasoning. These skills are highly valued by employers and are essential in many careers and training programmes. Functional Skills Maths is particularly suitable for learners who have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in mathematics and wish to gain a recognised qualification that supports progression to employment, apprenticeships or further study. You will explore how maths is used in everyday situations, including budgeting, shopping, paying bills, planning journeys, understanding workplace information and analysing data.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements although you will need to undertake an assessment to determine the most appropriate course for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday and work situations.
  • You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
  • You'll develop skills in checking and presenting numerical information clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bispham Campus. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks rather than abstract theory. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

Bispham Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurements and quantities on the job.
  • Care assistant, records observations and manages basic calculations.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Delivery driver, reads route data and calculates distances or loads.
  • Administrator, supports office tasks involving numbers and data.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the next step up and a recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
  • GCSE Maths, a formal exam-based route if you want a graded qualification for further study or employment.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen field, where maths at Level 1 or above is often an entry requirement.
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