Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measure, and data handling, and runs for 54 hours part-time. A level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers treat as a GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.
You'll apply maths to real situations such as money, shopping, and measuring.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete a separate on-screen or paper-based task covering problem-solving. Both components must be passed to gain the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication records and reporting
Catering assistant: measures, portions, and stock management
Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and spreadsheet work
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job adverts and college courses ask for Level 2 maths.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for those who want a graded GCSE alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of their entry requirements.
