Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Lambeth. Classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs over 11 weeks. You'll attend at least two sessions a week, building on solid number skills to tackle more complex problems using reasoning and decision-making. The course is a recognised gcse maths alternative for work and further study. You'll sit the Pearson Edexcel exam at the end.
Who this course is for
Want to get more for your money- If you can confidently add, subtract, multiply and divide, this course will take you a step further in applying mathematical skills to solve problems of increasing complexity, through appropriate reasoning and decision making. You will study for a minimum of two sessions per week and sit the Edexcel Level 1 Functional maths exam at the end of the course.
Entry requirements
Maths skills at Entry level 3 or equivalent and English/ESOL skills at Level 1 or equivalent. All new students need to take an assessment before they can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website. Students who aim to re-take this course will only be invited if their overall attendance and timekeeping have been satisfactory so far.
What you will learn
You'll apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to real-life problems.
You'll use reasoning to work through problems of increasing complexity.
You'll make decisions based on mathematical information.
You'll interpret and present data in practical contexts.
You'll work with measures, shape, and space in everyday situations.
You'll prepare for and sit the Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Functional Skills Maths exam.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, attending a minimum of two sessions per week. Learning is practical, applying maths to real-life situations. Assessment is by a single Pearson Edexcel written exam at the end of the course. Before you enrol, you'll take an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Waterloo Campus 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 maths for stock checks and measurements.
Care assistant: records and calculates medication doses and timings.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Receptionist: manages bookings, payments, and basic data.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and calculates materials.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of numeracy.
GCSE Maths: available at many colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry requirements.
