Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & Level 2

Course Code: 24511

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note you must undertake a BKSB initial and diagnostic test online to determine your level before you can book on this course. Please fill in an enquiry form here and let us know if you have already gained a qualification in Maths. We regret we are unable to take anyone who has gained a GCSE C grade (level 4 or above) or a Functional Skills L2 in maths.

What is this course about?

This Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 course is delivered Online.

Level 1 is the first step to gaining qualifications which will enable you progress on to higher education or further your job prospects. Level 2 will enable you to progress onto further or higher education and is the standard that most employers look for.

The course is split into 2 parts:

Part 1 – will prepare you to study a Functional Skills qualification course. In this time your teacher will also assess you, to see if you are ready for a qualification course. At the end of part 1 you will either progress on to part 2 or you will stay on part 1 for a little longer.

Part 2- Will give you the skills to use maths effectively in three areas, number, handling data and measure, shape and space (MSS).

You will be taught by a qualified teacher guiding you through the course.  Your course will be taught twice a week over 2.5 hrs.  We have various times and days, including morning, afternoon and evening sessions.

Who is this course for?

For people who want to gain a recognised qualification in Maths to allow them to progress to further study or education.

Entry Requirements to do this course:

You will be asked to undertake a BKSB test online to determine your level.  Please also tells us on enquiry whether you have already gained a qualification in Maths.  We regret we are unable to take anyone who has gained a GCSE C grade (level 4 or above) or a Functional Skills L2 in maths. 

How you will be assessed?

The three parts of the course should give you the skills to use maths effectively in all three elements, number, handling data and measure, shape and space (MSS).

The course is taught face-to-face. You will need to come into a testing centre, in an area as close as possible to where you live in Hertfordshire, to complete your exams.

The final exam is split into two papers – a non-calculator and a calculator paper. 

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

This is a recognised qualification course and as such you will be asked to work at least 2 hours outside of the lesson each week. You will also be offered separate revision sessions outside of your course which we encourage you to take up.

• This course does require commitment and may not be for you if you are not able to commit up to 7/8 hours a week.

After this course you might like to… progress on to the level 2 Functional Skills qualification. Or progress onto further/higher education or employment.

Material supplied by Step2Skills

You will receive a C&G study book at your level once you progress on to part 2. 

What learners need to bring/supply

Pen, notebook and folder

Additional Information (if required)

This course does require commitment and may not be for you if you are not able to commit up to 7/8 hours a week.

Course duration: 11 weeks (2 x 2.5 hour session per week on Mondays and Wednesdays and self-study)

Course dates: Monday 15th April to Monday 15th July 2024
Please note there are are no classes on Monday 27th May and 29th May 2024.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - this course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set *criteria - please refer to the 'Further Information' tab.