Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Functional Skills: Maths Level 1

at Fircroft College of Adult Education, BIRMINGHAM · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills5 monthsPart timeFree

What the college says

Please note: There are limited places available for this course. Functional skills maths is a nationally recognised qualification proving mathematical competency to employers and education providers such as colleges and universities. We know not everyone loves maths! But knowledge of maths is vital for everyday life as well as employment and education progression. Be assured that we do not presume that you will come to us with any real knowledge of maths, it may have been a long time since you last studied maths and that is perfectly OK, we will move at your pace. This course is an ideal starter course for people who want to improve their knowledge, increase their employment opportunities or achieve certain qualifications and who do not have a GCSE at grade C or above in Maths, or an equivalent qualification such as a Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths.

What you need to get on

A certificate of Entry Level 3 Maths is to be provided on application (our Admissions team will be in touch with you about this) or if you are unable to produce a certificate, you can take an entry test to have your level of Maths ability assessed.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • FIRCROFT COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION

    1018 Bristol Road Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 27 January 2027 · BIRMINGHAM

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 61 providers teaching it