Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs over 44 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll build the maths skills that employers ask for in everyday working life. Level 1 is a stepping stone toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday and work contexts.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real calculations.
You'll measure and work with units including length, weight, and time.
You'll understand and use basic statistical information.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with practice tasks and worked examples throughout the course. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative. Maths skills used daily for stock and picking.
Retail assistant. Handling cash, change, and stock counts.
Care assistant. Recording measurements and following care plans.
Administrator. Working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets.
Catering assistant. Weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Construction labourer. Reading measurements and calculating materials.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2. The next step up, and the level recognised as a GCSE maths alternative by employers and colleges. Many job roles and further study programmes ask for Level 2.
GCSE Mathematics. Some learners move on to a GCSE qualification after completing Level 1.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2. Many Level 2 courses in care, business, or construction include a maths component where Level 1 gives you a solid base.
