Functional Skills Maths Level 1 (WHI26S014)
Curriculum area: Maths
- Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
- End date: Thursday, 4 February 2027
- Number of weeks: 18
- Time: 09:30 - 12:30
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project, Swingpump Lane, Whitehaven, Cumbria. CA28 7LZ
- Tutor: Guido Endlein
- Free Course
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About the course
Functional Skills Maths L1 is is designed to equip you with the skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.
The course will help to develop your skills in:
1. Basic mathematical operations, 2. Fractions, decimals and percentages,
3. Ratio and proportion, 4. Calculating with time and timetables,
5. Measuring in metric units,
6. Calculating perimeter and area , 7. Reading/drawing charts, 8. Calculating averages,
9. Calculating probabilities
Homework is given where appropriate and you are expected to attend every week. You will have access to computer resources to support and develop your learning.
This course is suitable for you if:
1. You would like to progress towards L2 FS Maths, 2. You are seeking employment or career, 3. You would like to know more about maths skills used in everyday life, 4. You would like to be able to help your children with their maths school homework.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered over 54 hours, usually over 18 weeks (one 3 hr session per week).
The sessions will take the form of presentations, question and answers, discussion and group and paired activities, in an informal environment. These are supported with material from work books, websites and test practice questions. This course may be delivered face-to-face or online, via Zoom, but face-to-face is preferred for this level.
What you'll need to bring
Protractor, Pair of compasses, Pen, pencils, ruler, eraser, notebook and folder
Entry requirements
Completion of initial and diagnostic assessments to check what level you are working at and evidence of any previous functional skills passes eg. Functional Skills Maths Entry 3. It is also preferable that your level of English is at least one level higher the level of maths you plan to take.
Next steps
You could progress to Functional Skills Maths L2 (preceded by small group learning if necessary to bridge the gap) or GCSE Maths or alternatively you could do Functional Skills English.
Additional transferable skills:
Cultural Understanding, Digital, Empathy, Independent study, Listening, Organisation, Perseverance, Presentation, Reading, Recall, Research, Resilience, Self-confidence, Self-reflection, Speaking, Supporting others' learning, Teamwork, Time-management, Writing =
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Contact us
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk