Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Mansfield. Classes run at Portland College, with full-time daytime sessions over 3 months. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the everyday maths skills that employers look for: working with numbers, measures, and data in practical situations. You'll start with a BKSB diagnostic assessment so the course is pitched at the right level for you. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that shows you can use maths confidently at work and in daily life.
Who this course is for
Level 1 Functional Skills in Mathematics. Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications are designed to give learners the skills
to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and
everyday life. They have been created in response to employers? perceptions that
many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.
Entry requirements
BKSB Diagnostic
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems related to work and daily life.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll apply maths to money, including budgeting and calculating costs.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Portland College, with tutor-led sessions and practical activities. Assessment is through a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. The BKSB diagnostic at the start helps identify where to focus your learning. You'll practise applying maths to real tasks throughout the course before sitting the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Portland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling cash, pricing, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and calculating doses accurately
Construction labourer: measuring materials and reading plans
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing quantities
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to progress.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners move on to a full GCSE after achieving Level 1, depending on their goals and the centre's offer.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many trade and care courses require Level 1 maths as a minimum, so this Certificate opens those doors.
