Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day, over 43 weeks. This level 1 functional skills maths course is designed for learners aged 19 or over. You'll build practical maths skills you can use at work and in everyday life. The course covers number, measures, and data handling at a level that many employers recognise as a solid foundation. It's a genuine gcse maths alternative for adults who want a functional skills maths qualification without sitting traditional exams.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money and financial calculations.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real-life situations.
You'll check and communicate results clearly and accurately.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Epping Forest Campus. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities and practice tasks that apply maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by a written on-screen or paper-based test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording data
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing orders
Delivery driver: route planning and time management with numbers
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the step up from Level 1, and the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job applications and further training courses ask for Level 2 maths.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for learners who want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
