Functional Skills Maths Level 1. Study online, at your own pace, over around 9 months. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills used in work and daily life. It fits around your schedule, so you don't need to travel to a class or stick to fixed hours. Level 1 sits just below the gcse maths equivalent level, making it a solid step if you want to build toward Level 2.
Who this course is for
Gain a level 1 Maths functional skills qualification.
Entry requirements
You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read, interpret and compare data in tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time and measurement.
You'll work with simple ratios and proportions.
You'll use basic geometry, including shapes, space and measures.
You'll apply maths to realistic everyday and workplace situations.
How you will learn
You study online and work through the course at your own pace. Assessment is by an externally set and marked exam. You'll need to be able to engage with the programme through your job role and commit to the full 9-month programme. The online format means you can study when it suits you, without attending fixed classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Childcare assistant: maths is used daily in planning and recording.
Teaching assistant: supports numeracy work in schools.
Care assistant: required for medication calculations and record-keeping.
Retail or warehouse worker: stock, pricing and measurement tasks.
Administrator: everyday number work in office roles.
Early years practitioner: supports progression in childcare settings.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: a formal school-style qualification if you prefer that route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3: many require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition, so completing Level 2 Functional Skills opens those doors.
