Course summary
Develop the Maths skills needed for everyday life, work, and further learning with our Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 courses. These qualifications help you build confidence in using Maths in practical situations, including working with numbers, percentages, measurements, data, and problem-solving.
You will learn how to apply Maths to real-life tasks such as budgeting, managing finances, interpreting information, and making informed decisions. Lessons are designed to be supportive and engaging, helping you progress at a pace that suits you.
Whether you are looking to gain a recognised qualification, improve your employment prospects, or prepare for further study, this course will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to achieve your goals.
Entry requirements
- Are aged 19 years or older;
- Have the right to live and work in the UK, EU or EEA
- Must live in the Darlington, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire or non devolved local authority areas
Curriculum intent
The curriculum intent of Functional Skills Maths is for learners to gain knowledge, skills and confidence across the three main areas of Maths – number, measures and data.
This will lead to an increase in ability to solve mathematical problems.
Each level of Functional Skills Maths builds on the previous level up to the completion of a Level 2 qualification.
These qualifications are nationally recognised and can help you to upskill and gain employment.
Initial assessments
- You must complete an assessment before joining a Maths course - this will ensure you are placed in the correct class with the right support.
- Assessments take place in person and take approximately one hour to complete. If you are unable to attend in person, an online assessment may be available.
- Your assessment results, along with any previous qualifications you hold, will determine the level of course that is right for you.
- There may be a waiting period between completing your assessment and starting your course.
Levels
- Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grade 1-3 / old graded D-G)
- Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4 / old grade C)
Course content
- Basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Ratio, proportion and scale
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Money and exchange rates
- Interpretation of graphs and charts
- The use of averages and probability
- Measurement - length, distance, weight and capacity
- The use of perimeter, area and volume of simple and complex shapes, including using formulae
Time and location
- You will attend one 2-hour lesson per week.
- Maths courses are flexible, with no fixed start or end date, allowing you to work at your own pace.
- Courses are available on a variety of days and times to suit different schedules.
Equipment
Please bring:
- A notepad
- A pen (or a digital device) to take notes
- A file to store your work
Cost
This course is free of charge, providing you meet the eligibility criteria above. If you do not meet any one of the three criteria listed, you can pay for the course - please contact us on the details below for costs.
Exams
- To achieve your qualification, you must complete a mandatory exam.
- Exams cannot be taken at home and must be completed under approved exam conditions.
- Functional Skills Maths exams are set by national awarding organisations in line with Department for Education requirements.
- There are no fixed national exam dates - you will only be entered for an exam when you and your tutor agree that you are ready.
- Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 Maths exams take approximately two hours to complete.
Progression
After this course has finished you may like to continue to the next level in maths which might be a higher Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2. You may also wish to join other courses delivered by Learning & Skills across a variety of areas.
What do I do next?
Please contact us to book an initial assessment on 01325 405601, 07932 869325 or l&[email protected] and please let us know if you have been referred from the Job Centre.