Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Salisbury. Classes run at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around work, caring, or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers mathematical knowledge and its practical application at work and in everyday life. It sits at the same level as GCSE grades D to G, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for employers who ask for a maths qualification. The course runs for 45 hours in total. You'll have an initial and diagnostic assessment first to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course equips you with the skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently; whether that be at work, or in your everyday life. The Level 1 Award is a nationally recognised civilian qualification, and the level is equivalent to GCSE grades D - G. By achieving your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 you will:
Increase your chances of promotion
Improve your job prospects for future employment
Extend your knowledge
Overview of content: Mathematical knowledge - which covers topics such as number, measure and space, statistics, representing data and averages etc.
Practical knowledge - which involves embedding your maths in problem solving
Entry requirements
Initial & Diagnostic Assessment will determine suitability to study.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use measurements and handle data in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and present information in charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems using mathematical reasoning in everyday and work situations.
You'll apply maths to money, time, and real calculations you encounter at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill. Assessment is by a written examination set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Before you start, an initial and diagnostic assessment confirms the level is right for you and helps plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. RACPD Head Office, Larkhill will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handling stock, pricing, and cash calculations
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and data entry
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or above
Customer service adviser: handling transactions and numerical queries
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in mathematics: the next step up, recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (grade C). Required for many jobs, apprenticeships, and further study.
GCSE Mathematics: if you prefer a traditional qualification route, some centres offer GCSE Maths alongside or after Functional Skills Level 2.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3: many require a maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
