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Maths Functional Skills - Level 1

Level 1
Online

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate
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This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of Functional Skills in Maths, including core modules that will aid employability and confidence in key skills.

The online learning resources include practice questions and mock assessments to ensure learners receive all of the knowledge they need to fully prepare for their Functional Skills examination.

The e-learning resources are sequenced to challenge the learner and maximise the development of crucial skills for work and life. Learners will work through all the key modules for Maths to fully prepare themselves for their Functional Skills examination.

Based on an average weekly study time of 6-10 hours you could complete the qualification in as little as 6 weeks.

What will you learn:

Our Functional Skills Maths Level 1 on-line course is made up of three key modules.

  • Handling information and data
  • Measures, shapes and space
  • Using numbers and the number system

Benefits

  • Fully prepares learners for the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 examination.
  • Courses are delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
  • Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
  • Study will develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence around crucial Maths topics, to enhance their future work, everyday life and employability
  • Study will develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life.

On successful completion of the on-line modules you will be entered to sit an assessment under exam conditions at our Gloucester Campus, Llanthony Road, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ at a mutually convenient time. Photo ID will need to be provided in order to verify your identity and be able to sit the assessment.

Please note completion of the on-line modules alone is not the equivalent of the qualification and certification will not be processed until the on-site assessment has been successfully achieved.

System Requirements

You will need access to a PC or laptop with a good internet connection. This course cannot be completed using a tablet or mobile phone.

  • This course is fully funded and ideal for adult learners aged 19 and above (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) who wish to improve their Maths skills and gain a recognised qualification.

    Please apply via our website whereby you will receive an email requesting the completion of an initial assessment so we can determine your eligibility and ensure you are assigned to the correct level.

    If you already hold an Entry Level 3 at Functional Skills, GCSE at Grade 2 (E) or equivalent qualification and can provide a copy of your certificate you may not need to complete an initial assessment. Please contact our admission team for guidance via applications@gloscol.ac.uk

    Please note you may only complete one English or maths qualification at a time so please select your preferred choice when applying.

  • You may like to progress to our on-line Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course.

Shortlist and Apply

If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.

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What You Will Pay

British and European Union students

Age: 16-18

You will pay

£0

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

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British and European Union students

Age: 19+

Costs start at

£0

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.

Shortlist and Apply

Overseas students

Please contact us to discuss your fees for this course

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