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Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Online

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start5 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College lists a fee of £330. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course. Study online at your own pace, with support from a college tutor. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs over 19 weeks and covers number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. Tuition and exam fees apply. You'll sit the final exam on-site at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College. When employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification is the recognised alternative.

Who this course is for

Do you want to boost your maths skills and gain a qualification but need the flexibility to study from home? This distance learning course lets you study at your own pace, with regular support from a college tutor. You'll develop your skills and confidence in number, measure, shape and space and handling data. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to achieve a Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification and improve their everyday maths skills. Please note that exams will take place onsite in college.

Entry requirements

You need to have established skills at Level 1 Maths and Level 1 English as a minimum. You will need to sit a computer based initial assessment to indicate and evidence your current level of Maths and English. You will also need to have strong study skills to be able to manage your time to study at home.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements and understand units of measure in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use information about shape and space.
  • You'll collect, organise and represent data.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems using maths in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You study online at your own pace, working through course materials from home. A college tutor provides regular support throughout. You'll complete a computer-based initial assessment at the start to confirm your current level. Assessment is by a formal exam, which takes place on-site. The exam tests the skills you've built across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll need reliable internet access and a device to study online at home.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work requires number skills.
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment.
  • Receptionist: handling bookings and payments needs solid maths.
  • Catering assistant: measuring and portion control use everyday maths.
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: supporting children's learning includes basic numeracy.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative recognised by most employers and colleges. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Maths: if you prefer the traditional qualification route, some centres offer adult GCSE maths classes.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications: many courses in business, health and social care, and construction require maths at Level 1 or above as an entry condition.
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